Must-see fort · Rushen, Isle Of Man
Smelt Memorial
Smelt Memorial is a fort in Rushen, Isle Of Man.
Smelt Memorial: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Smelt Memorial
Season: October to February; carry water in summer.
Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.
How to reach Smelt Memorial — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 54.07319, -4.65328. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Smelt Memorial
- Castle Rushen · fort · Rushen · ~0 km · Must-see
- Hango Hill · fort · Rushen · ~1 km · Must-see
- Balladoole · fort · Rushen · ~2 km · Must-see
- Derby Fort · fort · Rushen · ~4 km · Must-see
- Cronk ny Merriu · fort · Middle · ~8 km · Must-see
- Spanish Head · beach · Rushen · ~11 km · Must-see
- Calf of Man · river spot · Rushen · ~14 km · Must-see
- Niarbyl · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~14 km · Must-see
- Old St Runius · church · Middle · ~16 km · Must-see
- Chicken Rock Lighthouse · beach · ~16 km · Must-see
- Saint Trinian's · church · Middle · ~17 km · Must-see
- Saint George's · church · Middle · ~17 km · Must-see
- Greeba Bridge · fort · Glenfaba · ~18 km · Must-see
- Tynwald · attraction · Middle · ~18 km · Must-see
- Jubilee Clock · fort · Middle · ~18 km · Must-see
- Grand Union Camera Obscura · attraction · Middle · ~18 km · Must-see
- Douglas Head Lighthouse · beach · Middle · ~18 km · Must-see
- Tynwald Hill · sanctuary · Glenfaba · ~18 km · Must-see
Other forts & heritage near Smelt Memorial
- Castle Rushen · fort · Rushen · ~0 km · Must-see
- Hango Hill · fort · Rushen · ~1 km · Must-see
- Balladoole · fort · Rushen · ~2 km · Must-see
- Derby Fort · fort · Rushen · ~4 km · Must-see
- Cronk ny Merriu · fort · Middle · ~8 km · Must-see
- Greeba Bridge · fort · Glenfaba · ~18 km · Must-see
- Jubilee Clock · fort · Middle · ~18 km · Must-see
- Tower of Refuge · fort · Middle · ~18 km · Must-see
- Peel Castle · fort · Glenfaba · ~22 km · Must-see
- King Orry's Grave · fort · Garff · ~30 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Smelt Memorial open today?
No visitor has reported the opening status for Smelt Memorial yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
What is the best time to visit Smelt Memorial?
October to February; carry water in summer. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
What are the places to visit near Smelt Memorial?
Nearby: Castle Rushen (fort, 0 km), Hango Hill (fort, 1 km), Balladoole (fort, 2 km), Derby Fort (fort, 4 km), Cronk ny Merriu (fort, 8 km), Spanish Head (beach, 11 km).
Is Smelt Memorial worth visiting?
Smelt Memorial is listed as a must-see fort in Isle Of Man on Spotwander.