The South Barrule () is the highest hill in the south of the

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. It has the remains of a

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on its summit, which is traditionally the home of the Manx god of the sea Mannanan beg mac y Leir. The hill is largely surrounded by conifer

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s. On the south western slope of the hill the Cringle Reservoir was formed to supply water to the southern part of the island.Isleofman.com South Barrule
South Barrule's ancient name was ''Warfield'' or ''Wardfell''. A short, straight footpath links the summit with a small

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known as the Round Table, through which pass the

Bayr ny Skeddan Bayr ny Skeddan (Manx Gaelic for "Herring Road") is a walking route in the Isle of Man between the towns of Castletown (''Balley Chashtal'') and Peel (''Purt ny h-Inshey''). It is about long, and reaches a maximum height of about at the Round T ...

walking route, the A27 Colby to

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road and the A36 Sloc road. South Barrule is noted for its extensive views from the summit. On clear days, it's possible to make out all four countries of the UK and

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at once. Looking south-west lies the

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, followed by the distant

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of Ireland. Looking west/north-west, lie the

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and the

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. To the north, Snaefell,

North Barrule North Barrule ( ; ) is the second highest peak in the Isle of Man at . From the summit the northern plain of the Isle of Man can be viewed along with the coastlines of Ireland, Cumbria, Wales and Scotland.

and southern coastline of

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are easily visible. To the east, lie the mountains of the

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. To the south, the northern coastline of Anglesey and more remarkably, on exceptionally clear days, the mountains of

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and the

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are all visible. There is also a

in the Isle of Man. The word Barrule () features in the Manx national anthem, in which the Island is said to be "firm as Barrule".

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