View over Ramsey from May Hill - Isle of Man - Cityscapes on Waymarking.com

View of Ramsey from May Hill (A18) on the Isle of Man TT Course.

Ramsey (Manx Rhumsaa) is a Coastal town in the North of the Isle of Man. It is the second largest town on the Island after Douglas. It Population had a population of 7,821 at the last Census in 2011.It has one of the largest harbours on the Island, and has a prominent derelict pier, called the Queen's Pier. It was formerly one of the main points of communication with Scotland. Ramsey has also been a route for several invasions by Vikings and Scots.

Ramsey is also known as 'Royal Ramsey' due to royal visits from Queen Victoria in 1847 followed by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1907.

The Albert Tower which overlooks the Town was built to commemorate the royal visit of Prince Albert on 20 September 1847.Prince Albert climbed to the top of the hill from where he view the town of Ramsey and the northern plain. The hill was renamed Albert Mount and a year later the tower's foundation was laid. The Tower is made of granite and rises 45 feet (14m).

Ramsey is the northern terminus of the Manx Electric Railway ("MER") and is the start of the 'Mountain Section' of the the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the annual Isle of Man TT, the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT motorcycle races. A popular vantage point is Ramsey Harpin, where enthusiasts gather to watch the racers. Another popular spot is Parliament Square in the middle of the Town outside the Town Hall.

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City Name: Ramsey View Type: Over Land Location Type: Natural High-Point City Lights: yes Distance: 0 Terrain: Fee: Not Listed

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