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Rail trail on Isle of Man

54°11′24″N 4°35′28″W / 54.19000°N 4.59111°W / 54.19000; -4.59111

Steam Heritage Trail
early 1900s rail connection map for TraleeThe trail path consists of both clay and paved sections
Length11 miles (18 km) (current)
LocationIsle of Man, Irish Sea
TrailheadsDouglas
Peel
UseHiking, cycling

The Steam Heritage Trail is a rail trail and heritage trail that links the east and west coasts of the Isle of Man. The trail links Douglas to Peel. Sections were relaid in 2019 and 2020.

In August 2020, the Isle of Man Government, published plans to add a spur from St John's on the heritage trail to Kirk Michael.

References

  1. "Mountain Bike Rides - Heritage Trail (Old Railway Line)" (PDF). Visit Isle of man.
  2. "Disappointment over heritage trail closure". www.iomtoday.co.im.
  3. "Follow the trail of Manx legends". www.iomtoday.co.im.
  4. "Isle of Man Government - Heritage Trail bridges to reconnect former steam railway line". www.gov.im.

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