Isle of Man
Clagh Ouyr
551M
1808FT
About Clagh Ouyr
Situated along the high ridge connecting Snaefell to North Barrule, this rounded Manx upland offers a more tranquil alternative to its loftier neighbours. The terrain is predominantly soft grass and heather, typical of the island’s northern fells, providing an excellent vantage point over Ramsey and the northern plain.
Key Statistics
Rank
3rd Highest in Isle of Man
Parent Range
Isle of Man
Prominence
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78m
Nearest Town
Lezayre
Geology
Clagh Ouyr is built upon layers of hardened mud and fine-grained rock. You may notice some of these stony sections contain small, embedded pebbles beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SC414889
Latitude
54.2711°N
Longitude
4.4371°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from Manx Gaelic, where 'clagh' means stone and 'ouyr' translates to dun, greyish-brown, or pale, likely referring to a specific prominent rock or the muted colour of the upland vegetation.
- •It serves as a key waypoint on the popular ridge walk between Snaefell and the sharp-crested North Barrule, though many walkers bypass the summit by using the lower track on its western flank.
- •The hill has a somber aviation history; during the 1940s, several aircraft crashed on these slopes, including a Vickers Wellington from RAF Jurby that struck the hillside during a night training flight in August 1944.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers a 'three kingdom' view, looking north over the Point of Ayre toward the Galloway Hills in Scotland and east toward the Lake District fells across the Irish Sea.
- •Standing so close to the A18 Mountain Road, it is one of the few hills where you can experience high-altitude moorland while still hearing the gear changes of motorbikes during the Isle of Man TT races.