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A picture of Groombridge

Groombridge

in the county of East Sussex

Pictures of Laxey Wheel, Isle of Man

a Museum in the town of Laxey, in the county of Isle of Man

About Laxey Wheel, Isle of Man

Built in 1854 to pump water from the workings of the Great Laxey Mining Company, Laxey Wheel is positioned near to the hamlet of Agneash and overlooks the village of Laxey. The Wheel was named 'Lady Isabella' in honour of the islands Governor's wife. It is said to be the largest water wheel in Europe, if not the world, with a diameter of over 72 feet, a width of 6feet, and is capable of pumping 250 gallons of water per minute.

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Laxey Station, Isle of Wight

Laxey (11 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Man

(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)

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Douglas (27 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Man

(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction SW)

Douglas is amongst the most popular resorts on the Isle of Man, it has a gorgeous golden beach, horse drawn trams which echo of an almost forgotten era and attractive, tempting shops...

Peel Castle and beach.

Peel (9 Pictures)

in the county of Isle of Man

(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction W)

Peel sits serenly on the west coast of the island, it is an old fishing port with a lovely old harbour and winding streets...

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Recommended attractions near Laxey Wheel, Isle of Man

Summit Station on the Snaefell Mountain Railway

Snaefell Summit (3 Pictures)

(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NW)

At 2034 ft above sea level, Snaefell is the highest mountain on the Isle of Man...

Walking in Groundle Glen

Groudle Glen (3 Pictures)

(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction S)

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Point of Ayre Lighthouse, Isle of Man

Point of Ayre (4 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N)

Point of Ayre Lighthouse..


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