The Great Laxey Wheel - Lady Isabella
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Port
Douglas, Isle of Man
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$110
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Departing the quayside at Douglas, travel east to Laxey, enjoying beautiful scenery. Laxey is a charming Manx village, situated in a narrow valley. Named ‘Lady Isabella’ after the wife of the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man and designed by the Victorian engineer, Robert Casement, the wheel was built in 1854 to pump water from the ‘Great Laxey Mines’ industrial complex. The impressive structure found immediate popularity and has remained one of the Island’s most dramatic tourist attractions for over 150 years. With a diameter of over 72ft (22 m), it is said to be the largest working waterwheel in the world. Your visit includes a climb to the top of the wheel (optional) for a fine view over the valley.
Leaving Laxey, take a panoramic tour along part of the original course of the world-famous TT (Tourist Trophy) motorcycle races. The scenery becomes wild and remote as you pass the island’s highest peak, Snaefell.
Travel through the scenic center of the island to return to Douglas and your ship.