Steam Heritage Trail Explained

54.19°N -4.5911°W

Steam Heritage Trail
Photo Alt:	early 1900s rail connection map for Tralee
Length:	11miles (current)^[1]
Location:	Isle of Man, Irish Sea
Trailheads:	Douglas Peel
Use:	Hiking, 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]

Notes and References

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