Kaidan & Happy in Laxey

A few weeks ago, we took Happy and our other grandson Kaidan on the Manx Electric Railway to Laxey.

It was in between downpours and although hardly really summer in the conventional sense of the word, it was certainly a brief relief from the soakings. Unfortunately, as you can see from the picture above, it wasn't quite warm enough for them to even consider letting us sit outside.

Excellent example of the photographers great skill with this brilliant picture of a black and white pole. Oh and an MER carriage/train in the background.

The journey to Laxey takes around about 35 minutes and follows the coastline apart from Groudle to Clayhead where it takes a little short cut. Passengers are able to alight at Laxey where if they wish can also change to the Snaefell Summit Railway or even continue for the full hour and a quarter trip up to Ramsey. There are of course many stops in between the main towns and villages where you can explore the glens, take the coastal path or head up to the fells.

A child travels for free when with an adult but the best value can be obtained by using the Freedom or Heritage tickets see: http://www.iombusandrail.info/information.html#railway

There is a great deal to see and do in Laxey, including the world famous wheel, the recently restored Lady Evelyn, the Salmon Trails around the village (The name Laxey is derived from the Norse word for salmon) and there is more information on : www.laxey.org.

On this particular occasion, being a little short of time, we walked past Dumbell Terrace (aka Ham & Egg Terrace) to the recently opened 'Old Corn Mill' cafe and restaurant.

As always in life every cloud has a silver lining and the shocking weather at least offers the compensation of some spectacular river and waterfall views.