Glen Auldyn to Snaefell Summit, Isle of Man, UK and Ireland - Trail Running Directory

Glen Auldyn to Snaefell Summit

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Last Updated: 11th Jan 2026

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Grunt Factor: 31 ?

Gnarl Factor: 47 ?

19.8km

Length of run

825m

Total Ascent

825m

Total Descent

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Glen Auldyn to Snaefell Summit, Isle of Man

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Undulating, some big hills

Dog Friendly

Open farmlands

Open tussock/grasslands

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

20%

40%

15%

Sealed Road

Gravel / Boardwalk

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Untracked / Route only

Average Uphill Gradient: +8.30%

Average Downhill Gradient: -8.30%

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Estimated Times to Run

3:30

Slow

2:15

Moderate

1:45

Fast

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Starting on Crossags Lane behind Ramsey Grammar School, run along the back of the golf course to Glen Auldyn Road. Carry on up Glen Auldyn (bearing right over the bridge just over 2km in).

This road soon turns into a track - follow this up until you reach a fork in the river, at around 4.8km. Here, stay right and you climb across the open land and heather. When you hit the farm track, turn left (south), for approximately 400m, where at about 6.8km you leave this farm track and head back into the open land.

This track drops in and back out of a small valley before climbing up the back (north side) of Snaefell.

From the summit, head back down due North East, aiming directly for Black Hut on the Mountain Road.

Follow alongside the Mountain Road (you do not need to cross the road - stay on the open land) until you reach Mountain Box, where you leave the roadside and head straight down the valley in front of you.

This joins the track you left at the river fork on your way up. Now follow the Glen Auldyn riverside track back to the start.

This trail includes the peak Snaefell.

Snaefell, the highest point on the Isle of Man.

Cafe, toilet and water are at the top of Snaefell in the summer months.

Distance from Ramsey:

1 km

Driving time from Ramsey:

2 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Cellphone Coverage:

Unknown.

Suggested Gear List:

Long-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Compass, Map

Availability of Water:

You follow the Glen Auldyn River both at the start and finish. It's recommended to treat water before drinking. Cafe, toilet and water are at the top of Snaefell in the summer months.

Seasonality Issues:

Can be snow and ice on Snaefell in winter.

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