Isle of Man
Carn Gerjoil
445M
1460FT
About Carn Gerjoil
Rising above the Laxey Valley in the east of the island, this 445-metre Tump offers a quiet alternative to the busier slopes of nearby Snaefell. The terrain is largely trackless upland heath. From the summit, you can trace the Mountain Railway’s path and look out across the Irish Sea toward Cumbria.
Key Statistics
Rank
15th Highest in Isle of Man
Parent Range
Isle of Man
Prominence
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73
Nearest Town
Lonan
Geology
The ground beneath you is formed from layers of hardened sand, silt, and mud. These earthy sediments make up the rugged Creg Agneash and Maughold formations.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
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Latitude
54.2273°N
Longitude
4.4663°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Manx Gaelic Carn y Gherjoil, which translates roughly to the ‘Cairn of Joy’. While the specific reason for the name is unrecorded, it likely refers to the hill's status as a prominent landmark for those travelling through the Lonan uplands.
- •It sits on the high ridge between Slieau Lhean and Mullagh Ouyr, forming part of the 'Laxey Horseshoe'—a circuit that offers a bird's-eye view of the Great Laxey Wheel in the valley below.
- •The summit provides a distinct perspective on the Snaefell Mountain Railway; from here, you can watch the Victorian trams navigate the steep embankments of the neighbouring peak.
- •Despite the name translating to 'Cairn of Joy', that sentiment is frequently tested by the notoriously saturated peat hags that guard the col between this summit and its neighbours.