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Włóczykij- Snufkin
September 3, 2021
Hiking
It was built in 1854 to pump away water from the Glen Mooar part of the Great Laxey Mines industrial complex. It was named "Lady Isabella" after the wife of Lieutenant Governor Charles Hope, who was the island's governor at that time.
The wheel is currently maintained by Manx National Heritage as part of the Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail.
The wheel features today on the reverse side of the £20 notes issued by the Isle of Man Government
The wheel is currently maintained by Manx National Heritage as part of the Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail.
The wheel features today on the reverse side of the £20 notes issued by the Isle of Man Government
Jessica Mather
September 14, 2021
Hiking
I went for an evening wander here, although it was shut and I couldn't enter I still managed to get some great pictures. My grandad visited the Laxey Wheel 60 years ago and he recommended this place to me.
David Howells
March 29, 2022
Hiking
Covered in scaffolding end of March 2022. Typical 😅😅!
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Best routes near The Great Laxey Wheel (Lady Isabella)
4.0
(3)
34
hikers
7.46km
02:14
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
4.6
(5)
28
hikers
17.2km
05:06
500m
500m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Hard
3.5
(2)
20
hikers
5.55km
01:40
180m
180m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
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