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The Atlas Obscura Guide To The Isle Of Man

15 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in the Isle of Man

Updated August 31, 2023
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Passages shipwreck on Jurby Beach.

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The Passages Shipwreck

The remains of the wrecked steam trawler can be found on the beach at low tide.
The Old Fairy Bridge.

Douglas, Isle of Man

The Old Fairy Bridge

This hidden bridge is where local children leave gifts and messages for the island's fay folk.

Ballasalla, Isle of Man

Hassal Grave

Mysterious chains and iron stakes adorn this strange grave, with no explanation.
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Rushen, Isle of Man

The Chasms

This unique rock formation has become a popular walking trail.
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Laxey, Isle of Man

The Laxey Wheel

World's largest working waterwheel has been around for over 150 years.

Port Erin, Isle of Man

Isle of Man Steam Railway

A 150-year-old steam locomotive crosses the southern half of the island daily.
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Douglas, Isle of Man

Groudle Glen Water Wheel

This Victorian water wheel is affectionately nicknamed "Little Isabella."
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Initially, Gef said he was a weasel, but later corrected himself and said he was, in fact, the ghost of a dead mongoose.

The Bizarre, True Story of Gef the Talking Mongoose

Oh, and Gef was a ghost too.
by Steven Tucker, Atlas Obscura
August 31, 2023
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A transcriber on the Isle of Man can decipher almost anything.
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