Snaefell Mountain Road
A18Onchan to Ramsey · Middle
Distance10.2mi · 16 km
Drive time20 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
MountainMoorland
The legendary mountain section of the Isle of Man TT course.
The A18 Mountain Road climbs over the shoulder of Snaefell between Douglas and Ramsey, the fast, sweeping mountain section of the TT course, with no general speed limit on parts but exposed, unforgiving terrain. Respect the conditions, the gradients and other road users.
Where it runs
OnchanStart · Middle
RamseyEnd · Isle of Man
Character
Corners24bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins1tight bends
Climb134 mtotal ascent
Summit436 mhighest point · 1430 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
431 m rangeKnow before you go
- Exposed mountain, fog and wind
- Fast sweeping bends
- TT-event closures
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