Ward & Lock's descriptive and pictorial guide to the Isle of Man ...

Tholt-c-Will and Olt Waltcrfalls. 157this spot the stream ia crossed by a bridge. The trees areclustered on the river banks, and there are extremely pleasantshady nooks, which picnic parties gi'eatly favour, wherethe hampers can be opened, and cold chicken, ham, "fizz,"and flirtation enjoyed. The cottagers, perhaps, are none theworse off for these visits of pleasiu-e-seekers, and probablyare able to help them to enjoy themselves. Certainly theyare very polite and attentive, and readily point out the mostavailable paths where meditative walks may bo enjoyed, andthe dells and by-paths by way of which those of the partywho are more muscular than sentimental may struggle upto the summit of Snaefell.Within five minutes' walk from the bridge is situated thenow celebratedTholt-e-Will and Olt Waterfallsand pleasure-grounds, one of the most popular resorts on theisland. They are situated at the foot of Snaefell, and containwithin their own grounds of nearly two hundred acres themost thickly-wooded and picturesque portions of this farfamedglen. Visitors from Douglas will find the drive thisway to Kamsey delightful. It utilizes the mountain road{see pp. 62-4)—stUl called " new," in comparison to the others— along the base of Snaefell, and commands, as it nears theglen, the grandest mountain scenery to be seen anywhere inthe Isle of Man.The tourist, lea\ang his conveyance at the south entrancegate and descending into the glen, will find the finest viewof the falls and interesting parts of the glens rendered easilyaccessible by well-made footpaths, rustic bridges, &c., thescenerj' throughout being very fine. From here, also, Snaefellmay be very easily ascended. Near the lower entrancegate, which opens into Sulby Glen, and where wUl be fouudthe conveyances, stands a large restaurant, with a diningroom,in which an enticing bill of fai-e is provided dming theseason. About a mile of the Sulby river, celebrated, as wehave seen, for its good trout fishing, runs through the gi-ouuds.It is strictly preserved for the use of visitors. Croq^uet,quoits, swings, &c., combine to make a visit pleasant.The Ascent of Snaefellcan be made with ease fi-om this point. Another route is thatby the road recently made lower down the glon, v/hich leadsacross the bridge opposite the little Wesleyan Chapel akeadyreferred to, and then tui-ns to the right. If this route be