How tall is Snaefell on the Isle of Man?
Snaefell stands at 620.9 metres above sea level. It is the highest mountain on the Isle of Man and the only summit on the island that exceeds 2,000 feet.
Questions about Snaefell
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What does the name Snaefell mean?
The name Snaefell derives from Old Norse and means snow mountain. An alternative reading relates to the phrase meaning area above the tree line.
What six kingdoms can be seen from the top of Snaefell?
According to a well-known Isle of Man saying, the six kingdoms visible from Snaefell on a clear day are the Isle of Man, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Heaven. Some versions add a seventh kingdom, that of Manannán, meaning the sea.
How do you get to the summit of Snaefell?
The Snaefell Mountain Railway operates a seasonal electric tram service from Laxey to the summit, typically running from April to October over a distance of 4 miles. Walkers can also reach the peak on foot in around 45 minutes from the car park near the Bungalow railway station on the A18 Snaefell Mountain Road.
What is the highest wind speed ever recorded at Snaefell?
In 1970, the automated weather station at the Snaefell summit recorded a gust of 150 mph, one of the highest wind speeds ever measured in the British Isles.
What happened to the radio mast at Snaefell in 1966?
On the 2nd of December 1966, hurricane storm-force winds damaged and blew down the 120-foot Civil Aviation Authority radio mast at the Snaefell summit.