Laxey Wheel, Isle of Man 2012. Largest water wheel in the world ?

Called The Lady Isabella and reputed to be the largest waterwheel in the world. For a modest fee you can climb to the top, and spend hours on the wonderful maze of scenic walks and, with the free loan of a hard hat, enter the actual lead mine. My Japanese friend was impressed with the silence of all this power generated from what seems like an impossibly small quantity of water. The ultimate green machine. Well worth the gate money come rain or shine.
Also check out the water wheels of Hama. One of them may prove to be larger. They certainly are impressive. See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rhpwRlYEtc

Laxey town has a large selection of pubs and cafes and the Mill Shop offers high quality souvenirs including Manx woollen tartan, woven in house. On certain days there is the unique opportunity to travel behind the restored mine steam engines the Ant and the Bee and every day in season you can climb aboard the vintage Mountain Railway to reach the top of Snaefell at over 2,000 feet asl and take the Victorian Electric Railway to Douglas or Ramsey. All these opportunities, within a short walk, makes Laxey a great day out for all the family.

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