A18 road (Isle of Man)
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The A18 Snaefell Mountain Road or Mountain Road is 15.30 miles long (24.62 km) road in the Isle of Man
and is a primary road which connects Douglas
with Ramsey
. The A18 Mountain Road is part of Snaefell Mountain Course
or Mountain Course is a road-racing
circuit used for the Isle of Man TT
and Manx Grand Prix
Races held in the Isle of Man
from 1911 and 1923 respectively. The racing is held on public roads closed for racing by an Act of Tynwald
(the parliament of the Isle of Man). It is the oldest motor-cycle racing circuit still in use. The highest point of the course is on the A18 Snaefell Mountain Road between the Bungalow
and Hailwood's Height
at spot height 422 meters (1,384 feet) above sea level.
Mountain Road runs from the A2 Governor's Road at Governor's Bridge
north to Ramsey and includes the A18 Bemahague Road from Governor's Bridge to Signpost Corner. As the road is part of the Snaefell Mountain Course
it passes through Cronk-ny-Mona
, Hillberry Corner
and the junction with the C22 Little Mill Road, Brandish Corner
, Creg-ny-Baa
, Kate's Cottage
, Keppel Gate
, Windy Corner
and the B10 Sartfield Road road junction with Brandywell
. Continuing north, the A18 Mountain Road passes over the Snaefell Mountain Railway
tramway crossing at the Bungalow
and the A14 Sulby Glen Road, Bungalow Bridge
, Verandah
, Stonebreakers Hut
, East Mountain Gate, Mountain Box, the Mountain Mile
including Guthrie's Memorial
, 26th Milestone
, the D28 Hibernia Road junction at the Gooseneck
, Water Works Corner
, Ramsey Hairpin
and Whitegates
. The A18 Snaefell Mounatain Road at its northern end includes two small section of previous private road between Cruickshanks Corner and the road junctions with the A9 Ramsey to Andreas Road and the A2 Douglas to Ramsey Road situated in the town of Ramsey.
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. The primary A18 Mountain Road section from Keppel Gate to North Barrule (Park Lewellyn) is a product of the Disaforesting Commission of 1860 As this section of the A18 Mountain Road is purpose built, it reflects typical nineteenth highway and railway construction practices with many small scale cuttings, embankments, revetments and follows land contours with purpose built graded-sections intersected by right-angle bends, road junctions and sheep-gates.
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
and is a primary road which connects Douglas
Douglas, Isle of Man
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with Ramsey
Ramsey, Isle of Man
Ramsey is a town in the north of the Isle of Man. It is the second largest town on the island after Douglas. Its population is 7,309 according to the 2006 census . It has one of the biggest harbours on the island, and has a prominent derelict pier, called the Queen's Pier. It was formerly one of...
. The A18 Mountain Road is part of Snaefell Mountain Course
Snaefell mountain course
Snaefell Mountain Course or Mountain Course is a road-racing circuit used for the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix Races held in the Isle of Man from 1911 and 1923 respectively. The racing is held on public roads closed for racing by an Act of Tynwald...
or Mountain Course is a road-racing
Road racing
Road racing is a general term for most forms of motor racing held on paved, purpose-built race tracks , as opposed to oval tracks and off-road racing...
circuit used for the Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
and Manx Grand Prix
Manx Grand Prix
The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races are held on the Isle of Man TT Course every year for a two-week period usually spanning the end of August and early September. The 'MGP' or 'Manx' is considered to be the amateur riders' alternative to the Isle of Man TT Races held in May and June...
Races held in the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
from 1911 and 1923 respectively. The racing is held on public roads closed for racing by an Act of Tynwald
Tynwald
The Tynwald , or more formally, the High Court of Tynwald is the legislature of the Isle of Man. It is claimed to be the oldest continuous parliamentary body in the world, consisting of the directly elected House of Keys and the indirectly chosen Legislative Council.The Houses sit jointly, for...
(the parliament of the Isle of Man). It is the oldest motor-cycle racing circuit still in use. The highest point of the course is on the A18 Snaefell Mountain Road between the Bungalow
Bungalow, Isle of Man
The Bungalow is situated adjacent to the 31st Milestone roadside marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the road junction of the primary A18 Mountain Road, A14 Sulby Glen Road and the road-tramway crossing for the Snaefell Mountain Railway in the parish of Lezayre in the Isle of Man.The Bungalow...
and Hailwood's Height
Hailwood's Height
Hailwood's Height and Hailwood's Rise is situated between the 31st Milestone and 32nd Milestone road-side markers on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT Races on the A18 Snaefell Mountain Road in the parishes of Lezayre and Lonan in the Isle of Man.The uphill section of the...
at spot height 422 meters (1,384 feet) above sea level.
Route
The A18 SnaefellSnaefell
Snaefell is the highest mountain and the only summit higher than on the Isle of Man, at above sea level. The summit is crowned by a train station, cafe, and several communications masts.- Views :...
Mountain Road runs from the A2 Governor's Road at Governor's Bridge
Governor's Bridge
Governor's Bridge is a double hairpin bend and road junction on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man between the 37th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course and the TT Grandstand on the primary A2 Glencrutchery Road in the town of Douglas.The...
north to Ramsey and includes the A18 Bemahague Road from Governor's Bridge to Signpost Corner. As the road is part of the Snaefell Mountain Course
Snaefell mountain course
Snaefell Mountain Course or Mountain Course is a road-racing circuit used for the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix Races held in the Isle of Man from 1911 and 1923 respectively. The racing is held on public roads closed for racing by an Act of Tynwald...
it passes through Cronk-ny-Mona
Cronk-ny-Mona
Cronk-ny-Mona is situated between the 36th Milestone and 37th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the primary A18 Mountain Road and the road junction with the A21 Johnny Watterson Lane and the tertiary C10 Scholag Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of...
, Hillberry Corner
Hillberry Corner
Hillberry Corner is situated at the 36th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the primary A18 Mountain Road and the road junction with the C22 Little Mill Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man....
and the junction with the C22 Little Mill Road, Brandish Corner
Brandish Corner
Brandish Corner is situated between the 35th Milestone and 36th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man.Brandish Corner was part of the Highland Course and Four Inch Course used for the Gordon Bennett...
, Creg-ny-Baa
Creg-ny-Baa
Creg-ny-Baa [kreg no bæ:] is situated between the 35th Milestone and 36th Milestone on the primary A18 road and the road junction with the secondary B12 'Creg-ny-Baa Back-Road' in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man...
, Kate's Cottage
Kate's Cottage
Kate's Cottage is situated at the 34th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man....
, Keppel Gate
Keppel Gate
Keppel Gate is situated adjacent to the 34th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man....
, Windy Corner
Windy Corner
The Windy Corner is a corner on the primary A18 road in the parish of Lonan in the Isle of Man.The Windy Corner is situated between the 32nd Milestone and 33rd Milestone on the Mountain Course on the primary A18 road. The Windy Corner is part of the Highland Course and Four Inch Course used for the...
and the B10 Sartfield Road road junction with Brandywell
Brandywell, Isle of Man
Brandywell is situated between the 31st Milestone and 32nd Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the primary A18 Mountain Road and the road junction with the secondary B10 Sartfield Road in the parish of Lezayre in the Isle of Man....
. Continuing north, the A18 Mountain Road passes over the Snaefell Mountain Railway
Snaefell Mountain Railway
The Snaefell Mountain Railway is an electric mountain railway on the Isle of Man in Europe. It joins the town of Laxey with the summit of Snaefell, at above sea level the highest point on the island. It connects with the Manx Electric Railway in Laxey. The line is long, built to gauge and...
tramway crossing at the Bungalow
Bungalow, Isle of Man
The Bungalow is situated adjacent to the 31st Milestone roadside marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the road junction of the primary A18 Mountain Road, A14 Sulby Glen Road and the road-tramway crossing for the Snaefell Mountain Railway in the parish of Lezayre in the Isle of Man.The Bungalow...
and the A14 Sulby Glen Road, Bungalow Bridge
Bungalow Bridge
Les Graham Memorial Shelter is situated between the 30th Milestone and the 31st Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Lonan in the Isle of Man.The Bungalow Bridge was part of the Highland Course and Four Inch Course used for...
, Verandah
Verandah, Isle of Man
The Verandah is a series of corners on the primary A18 road in the parish of Lonan in the Isle of Man.The Verandah series of bends is situated between the 29th Milestone and 30th Milestone on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the primary A18 Mountain Road and was part of the Highland Course and Four...
, Stonebreakers Hut
Stonebreakers Hut
Stonebreakers Hut or Black Hut part of the Verandah section is situated between the 29th Milestone and the 30th Milestone road-side markers on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT Races on the A18 Snaefell Mountain Road in the parish of Lezayre in the Isle of Man...
, East Mountain Gate, Mountain Box, the Mountain Mile
Mountain Mile
Mountain Mile is an approximate 1.3 Mile section of a purpose-built graded road situated between the 27th Milestone and 29th Milestone road-side marker's on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT Races on the A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Lezayre in the Isle of Man.The...
including Guthrie's Memorial
Guthrie's Memorial
Guthrie's Memorial is a S-bend corner on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Lezayre in the Isle of Man between the 26th and 27th Milestone Isle of Man TT road-side markers on the Snaefell Mountain Course....
, 26th Milestone
26th Milestone
26th Milestone is a corner on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Lezayre in the Isle of Man between the 25th and 27th Milestone the road-side milestone markers used for the Isle of Man TT Races...
, the D28 Hibernia Road junction at the Gooseneck
Gooseneck, Isle of Man
Gooseneck is situated between the 25th Milestone and 26th Milestone road-side markers on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT Races on the A18 Snaefell Mountain Road with the road junction with the tertiary D28 Hibernia Road in the parish of Maughold in the Isle of Man.The...
, Water Works Corner
Water Works Corner
Water Works Corner is situated between the 24th Milestone and the 25th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT Races on the A18 Snaefell Mountain Road in the parish of Maughold in the Isle of Man....
, Ramsey Hairpin
Ramsey Hairpin
Ramsey Hairpin is situated between the 24th Milestone and 25th Milestone road-side markers on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT Races on the A18 Snaefell Mountain Road in the parish of Lezayre in the Isle of Man....
and Whitegates
Whitegates, Isle of Man
Whitegates is situated adjacent the 24th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT Races and the 15th Milestone on the primary A18 Snaefell Mountain Road in the town of Ramsey, Isle of Man in the Isle of Man....
. The A18 Snaefell Mounatain Road at its northern end includes two small section of previous private road between Cruickshanks Corner and the road junctions with the A9 Ramsey to Andreas Road and the A2 Douglas to Ramsey Road situated in the town of Ramsey.
Origins and History
The A18 Snaefell Mountain Road was developed in the mid-nineteenth century from a number of pre-existing tracks and bridle paths. This included the building of a number of sheep-gates including the East Mountain Gate, the Beinn-y-Phott sheep-gate at Brandywell and Keppel GateKeppel Gate
Keppel Gate is situated adjacent to the 34th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man....
. The primary A18 Mountain Road section from Keppel Gate to North Barrule (Park Lewellyn) is a product of the Disaforesting Commission of 1860 As this section of the A18 Mountain Road is purpose built, it reflects typical nineteenth highway and railway construction practices with many small scale cuttings, embankments, revetments and follows land contours with purpose built graded-sections intersected by right-angle bends, road junctions and sheep-gates.
External links
- Isle of Man Government Webcam Station
- Bungalow Bridge to Thirty Third Milestone with Steve HislopSteve HislopSteven 'Hizzy' Hislop was a Scottish motorcycle racer. Hislop won the Isle of Man TT eleven times and also the British 250cc Championship and British Superbike championship ....
, 11 times TT winner - TT Spectator Guide Section The Bungalow to Kate's Cottage
- Map of course