Isle of Man Travel Forum

I read about the Fairy Bridge and would like to go there. Can it be reached by public transport? Or would I have to take a taxi?
Thank you for your help.

It's been years since I was there, so I lifted this.............


Location
Near Santon in the south part of the Island.


By Vehicle:
Take the A5 between Castletown and Douglas to Santon. The bridge is located near the Santon Steam Railway Station, the main road of the A5 passes right over it. The Santon and is well sign posted.


By Bus:
Take the no 1 or no 2 bus, getting off at Santon. The bridge is a short walk away near the Steam Railway Station.


By Railway:
Take the Electric Railway to Douglas and then take the Steam Railway to the Santon Stop. Walk to the B26, turn left heading towards the A5. Walk along the A5 till you reach the bridge. Not far away.


Visiting
Parking is roadside only. The site is located on a main road, so access is limited and there is no pavement. Do not forget to say 'Hello Fairies' or 'Good Day (Laa Mie in Manx)' whenever you cross the bridge.


......................from here: http://www.iomguide.com/santon/fairy-bridge.php

Christine, We have a major controversy brewing here,lol. There is the fairy bridge mentioned above, and the "real" fairy bridge: www.manxparents.net/attractions/fairy.php. Gary

Thank you both very much. I think the one I read about is the one near Santon. But how to find out which one is the real one??
I'll try to get to both and if I see a fairy I'll tell you at which bridge this happened. But what if I don't see a fairy at all??

A short update:

I only managed to get to the fairy bridge near Santon, the bus driver dropped us off there. I didn't see any fairy though, so how can we be sure this is the real fairy bridge?? On the other hand, the weather was pretty bad, the traffic horrible, and I suppose any self-respecting fairy would stay safely home.

Walking back to the bus stop was difficult and I was glad I had no children with me, as there is no foot path at all, you have to walk on the narrow road and the cars are going very fast.

The other fairy bridge will have to wait until my next visit on the Isle of Man.