South Barrule

#2182 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The South Barrule is the highest hill in the south of the Isle of Man. It has the remains of a fort on its summit, which is traditionally the home of the Manx god of the sea Mannanan beg mac y Leir. The hill is largely surrounded by conifer plantations. On the south western slope of the hill the Cringle Reservoir was formed to supply water to the southern part of the island. South Barrule's ancient name was Warfield or Wardfell. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 1585 ftProminence: 1109 ftCoordinates: 54°8'58"N, 4°40'10"W

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RushenUnited Kingdom

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South Barrule – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peel Castle, Castletown Golf & Country Club, Castle Rushen, Peel Cathedral.

5.4 miN
11th-century seaside fortress ruins
Peel Castle, Peel
139 min walk • Peel Castle, a majestic medieval fortress, stands guard over the rugged coastline of the Isle of Man. Located in the city of Peel, this historic castle is a testament to the island's rich past and a must-see attraction for visitors seeking to immerse themselves in Manx...
5.9 miS
Golf
Castletown Golf & Country Club
150 min walk • Nestled in the verdant countryside of the United Kingdom, Castletown Golf & Country Club is a beacon for golfing enthusiasts. With its meticulously maintained fairways and challenging greens, this golf course is a paragon of the sport, offering an exceptional round of...
5.3 miS
Huge medieval castle with many stairs
Castle Rushen, Castletown
135 min walk • Castle Rushen is a medieval castle located in the Isle of Man's historic capital, Castletown, in the south of the island. It towers over the Market Square to the south-east and the harbour to the north-east.
5.1 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Peel Cathedral, Peel
130 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint German or Peel Cathedral, rebranded as Cathedral Isle of Man, is located in Peel, Isle of Man. The cathedral is also one of the parish churches in the parish of the West Coast, which includes the town of Peel.
5.3 miN
Specialty museum, Museum
Leece Museum, Peel
135 min walk • The Leece Museum is a museum in Peel, Isle of Man established in 1984. It is dedicated to the local history of Peel.
5.1 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
House of Manannan, Peel
131 min walk • The House of Manannan is a museum in Peel in the Isle of Man. It is named after the "great mythological sea god" Manannan and covers the island's Celtic, Viking, and Maritime history.
5.3 miS
Historical place, Museum, City hall
Old House of Keys, Castletown
136 min walk • The Old House of Keys is the former meeting place of the House of Keys, the lower house of Tynwald, the Isle of Man's parliament.
6.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mull Hill
170 min walk • 'Mull Hill is a small hill in the exclave of Rushen Parish at the southern end of the Isle of Man, just outside the village of Cregneash. It is the site of a chambered cairn called Mull Circle or Meayll Circle. Near the summit of the hill also lie the remains of a World War II Chain Home Low RDF station.
4.7 miS
Museum, Military museum
Manx Aviation and Military Museum, Castletown
121 min walk • The Manx Aviation and Military Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the military on the Isle of Man. The museum is open at the weekends throughout the year and every day from late May to the end of September.
5.2 miN
Harbor
Peel Marina, Peel
132 min walk • Peel Marina is a marina at Peel Harbour in the town of Peel, Isle of Man. It was constructed in 2009 as an expansion of Peel Harbour. Since construction, the site has had continuous issues with silt buildup and toxic materials contamination.
4.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bradda Hill
126 min walk • Bradda Hill is a headland some 2 kilometres north of the village of Port Erin on the Isle of Man. It is not to be confused with Bradda Head which is about 2 kilometres to the SW.

South Barrule

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South Barrule – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)