There is a Manx saying that on a clear day you can see seven Kingdoms from the island; Man, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, Neptune and Heaven. Today's journey offered up views of the Lake District, Galloway, the Mountains of Morne, the Wicklow Mountains and North Wales too. Neptune was obviously all around and so I can only conclude that I must have been in heaven. It certainly felt like it 

My day began from Douglas bus station as we caught the service 5 bus to Peel. Peel castle stands at the southern end of the bay on the west coast of the island. The amazing weather meant the beach was busy and some amazing views. Lunch from the fish shack was Manx Queenies (local small scallops) fried in honey and butter. Delicious!

Onward by bus service 5; up the west coast through Kirk Michael along part of the famous Manx TT motorbike race route to arrive at Ramsey. The main town in the north of the island. The bus continues through the town centre to the promenade.

From here I visited Mooragh Park. The park is beautiful, and widely used by the locals, whilst the promenade offers great views to the northern coast and the Lakeland hills. It still shows signs of the use of seafront hotels as internment camps for foreign nationals removed from Britain during WW2.

It's a short walk back to the town centre, over the harbour swing bridge and a stop at Gelatory (the burnt banana banoffee flavour is to die for). We head for the tram station and a journey back to Douglas. Enjoying the great scenic views of Maughold Head, Laxey Bay and the vista across Douglas Bay on arrival back.

Then a visit to the Terminus Tavern for refreshment before a walk along the Douglas Promenade's to the town centre where we began our day.