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Steam Heritage Trail

Coordinates: 54°11′24″N 4°35′28″W / 54.19000°N 4.59111°W / 54.19000; -4.59111
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54°11′24″N 4°35′28″W / 54.19000°N 4.59111°W / 54.19000; -4.59111

Steam Heritage Trail
early 1900s rail connection map for Tralee
The trail path consists of both clay and paved sections
Length11 miles (18 km) (current)[1]
LocationIsle of Man, Irish Sea
TrailheadsDouglas
Peel
UseHiking, cycling

The Steam Heritage Trail is a rail trail and heritage trail that links the east and west coasts of the Isle of Man. The trail links Douglas to Peel. Sections were relaid in 2019 and 2020.[2][3]

In August 2020, the Isle of Man Government, published plans to add a spur from St John's on the heritage trail to Kirk Michael.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Mountain Bike Rides - Heritage Trail (Old Railway Line)" (PDF). Visit Isle of man.
  2. ^ "Disappointment over heritage trail closure". www.iomtoday.co.im.
  3. ^ "Follow the trail of Manx legends". www.iomtoday.co.im.
  4. ^ "Isle of Man Government - Heritage Trail bridges to reconnect former steam railway line". www.gov.im.
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