Snaefell

Snaefell is the highest mountain and the only summit higher than on the Isle of Man, at 620.9m above sea level. The summit is crowned by a railway station, cafe and several communications masts.ViewsIt is a well-known saying in the Isle of Man that on a clear day six kingdoms can be seen from the top: the Isle of Man, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Heaven. Some versions add a seventh kingdom, that of Manannán (or the sea).The plaque at the summit indicates the directions of five points from Snaefell as well as their distances: 31mi to the Mull of Galloway (Scotland) 51mi to Scafell (England) 66mi to the Mountains of Mourne (Northern Ireland) 85mi to Liverpool (England) 97mi to Dublin (Republic of Ireland)Climbing SnaefellThe Snaefell Mountain Railway has a seasonal electric tram service, typically from April to October, which climbs the 4mi from Laxey to the summit.