Port Soderick

infobox UK place
crown_dependency = Isle of Man
official_name= Port Soderick
manx_name=
latitude= 54.1226
longitude= -4.5324
population = (2006 Census)
manx_parish= Braddan
manx_shedding= Middle
constituency_manx_parliament= Middle
post_town= ISLE OF MAN
postcode_district = IM4
postcode_area= IM
dial_code= 01624
map_type = Isle of Man
os_grid_reference= SC346726
douglas_distance=
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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 rejuvenate 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 intact. The beach area boasts its own small promenade and hotel (latterly named "The Anchor"), a suspended walkway (now closed and deemed unsafe), children's 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 nearby glen of the same name. These days the place is something of a ghost town, disturbed only by the occasional 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.

ee also

*Douglas Head Marine Drive Railway
*Isle of Man Railway stations
*Douglas, Isle of Man

External Links

* [http://www.isleofman.com/Community/ePedia/Geography/Glens/NationalGlens/PortSoderick.aspx Information about Port Soderick Glen]