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

174 Guide to the Isle of Man.Andreas, and to tlie north-east that of Jurby and portions ofSulby and Lezayre, the churches of which are easily distinguished.Beyond these is " the streak of silver sea," and ata still greater distance the Scotch hills, where ofttimes thevery houses can be plainly seen. " The green hills of Erin"lie to the west ; and the coast of England, with the villagesdotted here and there, is on the east. Turning southward,the east coast of the island is easily followed and the variousheadlands noted, with Douglas Bay and portions of the townfar awa,Y to the south. Snaefell appears within apparentlyeasy walking distance to the south-west, and in the extremewest are various lesser hills.The descent of North Barrule may be very advantageouslyimdertaken on the south side. The mines at the foot are ofinterest and worthy of a visit. The Douglas road is easilydistinguished from the summit, and a sharp walk of twentyminutes brings the tourist to the Hihernian Inn on that road.But to-day, we wish to return to Ramsey throughGlen Aldyn,which lies at its western foot. We therefore make our waydown that side of the mountain, and find that the glen isvery pleasantly situated between the lofty hills, and that itwatered by the Aldyn, a tributary of the Sulby river.isAroad runs through the glen to the mountain road, and soopens up an alternative route to Douglas. The walk alongthe bank of the stream is a pleasant one ; and about half amile from the mouth of the glen we cross a wooden bridge,and then the houses, which are dotted more or less sparselyall along it, become more numerous. We walk thi'oughMihitown, where are some prettily built villas, a not extensivemine, and a chapel, erected in 18G5 ; and reach theLezayre road about half a mile from Eamsej', which townwo regain by turning to the right. The stream aboundswith trout, which, however small, yet afford capital sportwhen none is obtainable in the larger Sulby river.TO KIRK MAUGHOLD AND BALLAGLASS.Walking along the Douglas road for about three quartersof a mile, we see another road branchiug off on the left hand ;and following it towards the sea, through the httle clustersof housesat FortLcivaigicc and Port-c-Vullin,viQ find that wehave reached what was once a mining district ; but that thework here has been long since discontimied. A httle way