Cronk ny Arrey

Hill, Mountain in Isle of Man

Scotland

Cronk ny Arrey

Maitland, number 11, at Port Erin A Beyer Peacock &amp; Co built in 1905.
Named after one of the directors Dalrymple Maitland.
Recent history:-
The locomotive sports a brass safety valve bonnet mounted on the boiler (the others being painted) but this was originally carried by No. 13 Kissack until 1971. The locomotive last worked in 2007 and a new boiler from the Severn Valley Railway (New boiler 1). The frames were moved off site for restoration by Alan Keef in 2017. The loco was moved to the Statfold Barn Railway for reassembly and painting in 2020 and returned to the railway on 6 January 2022 for trials before re-entering service.
Another test day today. — Maitland, number 11, at Port Erin Credit: Richard Hoare

Cronk ny Arrey is a prominent hill located on the Isle of Man, in the Irish Sea. Standing at a height of 525 meters (1,722 feet) above sea level, it is one of the highest points on the island and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its rugged terrain, with steep slopes covered in grass and heather. It is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves and enjoy the natural beauty of the Isle of Man.

Cronk ny Arrey is also known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species thriving in the area. Birdwatchers may spot species such as kestrels, peregrine falcons, and ravens soaring overhead, while the hillside is home to a diverse range of flora including wildflowers and ferns.

Visitors to Cronk ny Arrey can explore the hill on foot, following established trails that wind their way to the summit. On a clear day, the views from the top stretch out across the island and beyond, making it a truly memorable experience for those who make the journey to the peak.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Cronk ny Arrey Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.067285/-4.7639003 or Grid Reference SC1967. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Maitland, number 11, at Port Erin

A Beyer Peacock & Co built in 1905. Named after one of the directors Dalrymple Maitland. Recent history:- The locomotive sports a brass safety valve bonnet mounted on the boiler (the others being painted) but this was originally carried by No. 13 Kissack until 1971. The locomotive last worked in 2007 and a new boiler from the Severn Valley Railway (New boiler 1). The frames were moved off site for restoration by Alan Keef in 2017. The loco was moved to the Statfold Barn Railway for reassembly and painting in 2020 and returned to the railway on 6 January 2022 for trials before re-entering service. Another test day today.

Richard Hoare

Maitland at Port Erin

Fresh from a test run. A Beyer Peacock & Co built in 1905. Named after one of the directors Dalrymple Maitland. Recent history:- The locomotive sports a brass safety valve bonnet mounted on the boiler (the others being painted) but this was originally carried by No. 13 Kissack until 1971. The locomotive last worked in 2007 and a new boiler from the Severn Valley Railway (New boiler 1). The frames were moved off site for restoration by Alan Keef in 2017. The loco was moved to the Statfold Barn Railway for reassembly and painting in 2020 and returned to the railway on 6 January 2022 for trials before re-entering service.

Richard Hoare

Mull Hill

Like so many other places, Mull Hill is the site of Second World War military ruins.

Anne Burgess

Mull Hill

Somewhere near the summit of Mull Hill, a mere 169 metres above sea level.

Anne Burgess

Meayll Chambered Cairn (2)

The cairn is of a very unusual, if not unique, design, with six pairs of tombs, each pair separated by an entrance passageway, round the circumference of the circle. This is one of the tombs, made up of three stones set vertically. SC1867 : Meayll Chambered Cairn (3)

Anne Burgess

Meayll Chambered Cairn (3)

The cairn is of a very unusual, if not unique, design, with six pairs of tombs, each pair separated by an entrance passageway, round the circumference of the circle. This is one of the pairs. Each tomb is made up of flattish stones set vertically, and the passage is marked by narrower upright stones. SC1867 : Meayll Chambered Cairn (4)

Anne Burgess

Meayll Chambered Cairn (4)

The cairn is of a very unusual, if not unique, design, with six pairs of tombs, each pair separated by an entrance passageway, round the circumference of the circle. This is one of the pairs. Each tomb is made up of flattish stones set vertically though these ones have begun to sag, and the passage is marked by narrower upright stones. SC1867 : Meayll Chambered Cairn (5)

Anne Burgess

Meayll Chambered Cairn (5)

The cairn is of a very unusual, if not unique, design, with six pairs of tombs, each pair separated by an entrance passageway, round the circumference of the circle. This is one of the pairs. Each tomb is made up of flattish stones set vertically, though the nearer one has become distorted. The passage is marked by narrower upright stones. SC1867 : Meayll Chambered Cairn (1)

Anne Burgess

Meayll Chambered Cairn (1)

The cairn is of a very unusual, if not unique, design, with six pairs of tombs, each pair separated by an entrance passageway, round the circumference of the circle. SC1867 : Meayll Chambered Cairn (2)

Anne Burgess

Traditional Cottage

One of the preserved cottages making up the open air museum at Cregneash.

Anne Burgess

Old Quarry at Cregneash

The quarry has been re-purposed as a car park for the museum at Cregneash. These rocks are metamorphosed turbidites of the Manx Group.

Anne Burgess

Old Quarry at Cregneash

One this side of the quarry, which is now a car park, are folded bedding surfaces of ancient turbidites.

Anne Burgess

Compressed Rock Layers

During an episode of folding, the weaker layers have developed a fabric at an angle to the bedding surfaces, which run from lower right to upper left. This fabric is known as a cleavage.

Anne Burgess

Bin Alley

A narrow alleyway obstructed by a well-regimented line of wheelie bins.

Anne Burgess

'Maitland' in Steam

This is one of the locomotives of the Isle of Man Steam Railway, steaming gently as it undergoes a bit of extra care and polishing between trains.

Anne Burgess

Inscription on the Thousla Cross

See the cross here Link For a little more on the tragedy see Link

Basher Eyre

The new The original Sound CafÃ©

The original can be seen here SC1766 : The original Sound Cafe (1993).

Basher Eyre

The road to Ballnahowe

Basher Eyre

Show me another place!

Cronk ny Arrey is located at Grid Ref: SC1967 (Lat: 54.067285, Lng: -4.7639003)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

What 3 Words

///curbed.nurses.guacamole. Near Cregneash, Isle of Man

Nearby Locations

Cronk ny Arrey

Related Wikis

Cregneash

Cregneash or Cregneish (Manx: Creneash) is a small village and tourist destination in the extreme south-west of the Isle of Man, about 1 mi (2 km) from...

Mull Hill

Meayll Hill (Manx: Cronk Meayll; also called The Mull) is a small hill in the exclave of Rushen parish at the southern end of the Isle of Man, just outside...

Spanish Head

Spanish Head is a promontory on the southwestern coast of the Isle of Man, rising over 100 m from sea level. The island of the Calf of Man lies to the...

Port St Mary

Port St Mary (Manx: Purt le Moirrey or Purt-noo-Moirrey) is a village district in the south-west of the Isle of Man. The village takes its name from the...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.067285,-4.7639003

Telephone

Booth: K6

Colour: red

Covered: booth

Listed Status: Registered

Note: phone box was previously painted green

Ref Registered Building: 334

Source: Isle of Man Government aerial imagery (2001)

Url Registered Building: https://www.gov.im/media/1374326/rb-334-k6-telephone-kiosk-cregneash-village.pdf

Wikidata: Q118188736

Wikimedia Commons: File:Cregneash Village - Green telephone booth - geograph.org.uk - 1691991.jpg

Lat/Long: 54.0696385/-4.7682749

Cronk ny Arrey

Hill, Mountain in Isle of Man

Scotland

Cronk ny Arrey

Cronk ny Arrey Images

What 3 Words

Nearby Locations

Related Wikis

Cregneash

Mull Hill

Spanish Head

Port St Mary

Nearby Amenities

Have you been to Cronk ny Arrey?