Glenfaba district, Isle Of Man

Places to visit near Peel

Peel is a town in Glenfaba district, Isle Of Man, home to about 3,781 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 6 beaches & coast and 3 museums. The must-see places are Saint German's Cathedral (1 km), The Leece Museum (1 km) and Peel Castle (1 km).

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Peel, Isle Of Man
Peel, Glenfaba district, Isle Of Man. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Peel at a glance

Location
Glenfaba district, Isle Of Man
Population
about 3,781
Coordinates
54.2221° N, 4.6910° W
Places within 50 km
63 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Peel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Peel: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Peel

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Peel. The closest is Former Peel Railway Station and Water Tower (1 km); the best-known is Peel Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Peel

13 churches within 100 km of Peel. The closest is Saint German's Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Peel

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Peel. The closest is Contrary Head (3 km); the best-known is Douglas Head Lighthouse (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Peel

7 museums within 100 km of Peel. The closest is House of Manannan (1 km); the best-known is The Leece Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Peel

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Peel. The closest is Tynwald Hill (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Peel

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Peel. The closest is Laurel Bank (5 km); the best-known is Glen Helen (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Glen Helen · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Niarbyl · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Cronk Ny Moghlane · viewpoint · Middle · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Snaefell · viewpoint · Ayre · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Laurel Bank · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~5 km

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A one-day trip from Peel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Peel
  2. 1 km The Leece Museum · museum, Glenfaba
  3. 1 km Peel Castle · heritage site, Glenfaba
  4. 7 km Glen Helen · viewpoint, Glenfaba
  5. 4 km Tynwald Hill · hill, Glenfaba
  6. 5 km Saint German's Cathedral · church, Glenfaba
  7. 0 km Back to Peel

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How to reach Peel

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    Within 15 km of Peel

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Peel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2467Former Peel Railway Station and Water Tower (1 km)
    Churches913Saint German's Cathedral (1 km)
    Beaches & coast611Contrary Head (3 km)
    Museums37House of Manannan (1 km)
    Other attractions67Peel Marina (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Tynwald Hill (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Laurel Bank (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Saint Patrick's Isle (1 km)
    Treks23Way of the Gull (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23West Baldwin Reservoir (14 km)
    Parks03Rowallane Garden (National Trust) (97 km)
    Waterfalls22Glen Maye Waterfall (6 km)
    Caves01St Ninian's Cave (68 km)

    Peel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Peel?

    Saint German's Cathedral (church, about 1 km), The Leece Museum (museum, about 1 km), Peel Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Tynwald Hill (hill, about 5 km), Glen Helen (viewpoint, about 6 km), Greeba Bridge (heritage site, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Peel?

    63 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 3 museums, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Peel?

    Former Peel Railway Station and Water Tower, about 1 km by road; Millennium Stone, Peel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Peel?

    Saint German's Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Holy Trinity, Patrick (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Peel?

    Contrary Head, about 3 km by road; Douglas Head Lighthouse (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Peel?

    Start in Peel, visit The Leece Museum, then Peel Castle, then Glen Helen, then Tynwald Hill, then Saint German's Cathedral, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Peel?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Peel

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Peel’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Peel on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.