Port Soderick

Port Soderick is a small hamlet to the south of Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man, once famed for its pleasure grounds and beach. In latter years there have been various attempts to rejuvinate the area all of which have been unsuccessful to date, but the area is still of interest as much of the attractions and ambience of a bygone age remain in tact. The beach area boasts its own small promenade and hotel (latterly named "The Anchor", a suspended walkway (now closed and deemed unsafe), childrens' play area, jetty served by local ferry services, former oyster beds, large building formerly housing an amusement arcade, paddling pool (long since filled in by shingle from the incoming tide, and access the the nearby glen of the same name. These days the place is something of a ghost town, disturbed only by the ocassional dog walker but it once had its own funicular railway linking the sea level resort with the Douglas Head Marine Drive Railway atop the cliffs above, the remnants of which can still be traced today.