What is the height of Snaefell mountain on the Isle of Man?
Snaefell rises to 2,039 feet above sea level. It stands as the highest mountain on the Isle of Man.
Questions about Snaefell
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did an automated weather station record a wind gust of 123 miles per hour at Snaefell?
An automated weather station recorded a gust of 123 miles per hour in 1970. The Birmingham Daily Post reported this data on Wednesday the 4th of November 1970.
Where does the Snaefell Mountain Railway run from and when does it operate?
The narrow gauge track climbs 3 miles from Laxey to the summit. This service typically runs from April to October each year.
Which kingdoms are visible from the top of Snaefell on a clear day?
A well-known saying claims six kingdoms appear from the top including England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Heaven. Some versions add a seventh kingdom called that of Manannán or the sea.
Who documented the name Snaefell in his 1997 work Da Ny Manninee Dooie Volume Three?
George Broderick documented the name in his 1997 work titled Da Ny Manninee Dooie Volume Three. The coordinates place it at SC38NE SC39788811 within the Sheading of Ayre.