Places to visit

Caerphilly Castle - Castell Caerffili

Caerphilly Castle image courtesy of Cadw

Caerphilly Castle is one of the largest and most impressive surviving fortresses from medieval Europe and is in thirty acre grounds in the centre of Caerphilly. Construction of this concentric Norman castle began in 1268 and had to stand against considerable Welsh attack. It is surrounded by water and a curtain wall with an inner ward with round corner towers and has a twin towered gateway. The outer ward has an impressive late thirteenth gatehouse. Considerable restoration was undertaken by the Bhute family in the nineteenth century. The site is in the town of Caerphilly (Welsh:Caerffili), which is 7 miles north of the capital of Wales, Cardiff (Welsh: Caerdydd).

Glasnevin Cemetery - Reilig Ghlas Naíon

Glasnevin Cemetery - Grave of Michael Collins

Glasnevin Cemetery (Irish: Reilig Ghlas Naíon) in Dublin (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath) is also known as Prospect Cemetery and is non-denominational with some 1.5 million burials. Opened in 1832 the Cemetery is also the resting place for a number of notable Irish Patriots. Glasnevin Cemetery is north of Dublin City Centre off Finglas Road (N2) Dublin 11. It is open daily and has a museum and guided tours.

Slane Castle

Slane Castle

There has been a castle here for centuries. The present structure of Slane Castle dates from the 1780s, when the castle was rebuilt.

The nearby Hill of Slane is where St. Patrick is said to have defied the High King of Tara by lighting a fire. The king had banned the lighting of fire in preparation for the pagan festival of light. The High King considered killing St Patrick for this but instead decided to summon him to Tara to explain his defiance.

Balbirnie Stone Circle

Balbirnie Stone Circle

Balbirnie Stone Circle, Balbirnie Estate, Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland is a site that dates from about 3000 BC and eight of the stones remain. The stones were relocated due to road works nearby. It is located north of Glenrothes along the A92 and off a minor road towards Kennoway. The original location put it closer to Balfarg Henge. Balfarg is one of a complex of related sites that were associated with ritual and burial from 4000 BC to 1500 BC. Balbirnie Stone Circle is part of this very significant complex of sites.

Elfin Glen - Glion Valley Cowle

Elfin Glen - Glion Valley Cowle

Elfin Glen (Glion Valley Cowle) in Ramsey starts at the foot of Lhergy Frissell. It climbs from the Hairpin Bend (on the T.T. motorcycle course as you exit the Town) and climbs very steeply up to the mountain road, to the West of the Albert Tower. It covers about 14 acres and has panoramic views of Ramsey and the whole of the Northern plain to the Point of Ayre, and beyond to Scotland. It is well worth the short climb.

Lhergy Frissell & Claughbane - Lhiargee Frissell as Clagh Bane

Lhergy Frissell & Claughbane - Lhiargee Frissell as Clagh Bane

Either side of Elfin Glen are Lhergy Frissell and Claughbane (Lhiargee Frissell as Clagh Bane) and a footpath links all three glens together, making a combined area of 64 acres.

Dhoon Glen - Glion y Dowin

Dhoon Glen - Glion y Dowin

Dhoon Glen (Glion y Dowin) is in the Parish of Maughold and to the north of Laxey. It is the deepest glen on the Island and one of the most beautiful. It is a steep glen with many steps and that needs to be remembered, particularly when it is time for you to return to the top. However, the views are wonderful and is worth the effort.

Laxey Glen - Glion Laksaa

Laxey Glen - Glion Laksaa

Approximately 10 miles from Ramsey is Laxey and in the centre of the village is Laxey Glen (Manx: Glion Laksaa). Partly man-made and partly natural has the Glen Roy River flowing through it's steeply wooded slopes.

Silverdale Glen - Glion yn Awin Argid

Silverdale Glen - Glion yn Awin Argid

Silverdale Glen (Glion yn Awin Argid) near Ballasalla (Manx: Manx Balley Sallagh) and starts only 500 yds away from Rushen Abbey. It has a children's playground with swings, slide, water-driven roundabout, boating lake, picnic area, cafe, toilets and car park. Access is by car, bus or steam train and it is also popular with coach trips.

Colby Glen - Glion Cholbee

Colby Glen - Glion Cholbee

Colby Glen (Glion Cholbee) situated just above Colby village. The Colby River runs through it. Access is by bus, car or steam railway. Parking is on the roadside. There is a public right of way through the top of glen to Cronkdooney and Ballakilpheric. The little pool in the glen is known locally as "Fairy Pool".

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