Douglas Head

This article is about the geographic point. For the person, a Minnesota politician, see Douglas M. Head.
The second (and current) Douglas Head lighthouse looking in a southerly direction

Douglas Head (Manx: Kione_Ghoolish) is a rocky point on the Isle of Man overlooking Douglas Bay and harbour. Views extend to include Snaefell Mountain and Laxey.

General

Former toll gate on Marine Drive, which takes you to Douglas Head.

Until 1870, the headland was originally owned by The Nunnery Estate when Sir John Goldie-Taubman gave part of it to 'the people of Douglas' by donating it to Douglas Town Council. The headland was a popular area during the Victorian tourism period with access available via South Quay or by using the three steam ferries of Douglas Harbour Ferry Service.

Current facilities

Historic facilities

The amphitheatre remains in situ but has been unused for many years
Lower remnant of the funicular railway which ran alongside the stairs to near the Camera Obscura (upper left)

Memorials

Douglas Head is home to three memorials:

Trivia

External links

Coordinates: 54°08′35″N 4°28′00″W / 54.14306°N 4.46667°W / 54.14306; -4.46667

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