Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sea Lion Rocks is a coastal location on the Isle of Man. It is reached by the volunteer-run Groudle Glen Railway from Lhen Coan station which is in the Groudle Glen (a wonderful woodland pathway along a small stream).
Groudle is easily reached from Douglas, Isle of Man by the Manx Electric Railway.
In the right weather the Sea Lion Rocks tea room is a most wonderful place to visit. It sits in an elevated exposed location very close to a rocky coastline with fantastic views of the sea. It is possible to enjoy these views from the outside tables (whilst enjoying afternoon tea) or if the wind is a little cool then visitors can sit inside the tea room building.
Part of the railway journey is through woodland and the rest is close to the cliff edge from where it is possible to see the sea and some secluded bays which look as if they have sandy beaches.
The walk through the Groudle Glen is also to be recommended. Note however that if approaching the railway from Groudle the need to negotiate steps means that people who use wheelchairs are unlikely to be able to manage without assistance.
The Groudle Glen Railway has a website at ggr.org.uk
I will admit to never having heard of this railway until I was told about it when on a Manx Electric Railway train that was travelling towards Groudle. Having visited it and the tea room I very much recommend it as a wonderful way to spend half a day. (You can spend less time but it would be a shame to rush a visit). I also went for a short walk along a coastal path and sat down on the rocks to relax in the sea air - whilst eating a locally made chocolate ice cream!
Note that this railway has very restricted opening hours - the website has full details. The weblink is:
ggr.org.uk
Sea Lion Rocks is a coastal location on the Isle of Man. It is reached by the volunteer-run Groudle Glen Railway from Lhen Coan station which is in the Groudle Glen (a wonderful woodland pathway along a small stream).
Groudle is easily reached from Douglas, Isle of Man by the Manx Electric Railway.
In the right weather the Sea Lion Rocks tea room is a most wonderful place to visit. It sits in an elevated exposed location very close to a rocky coastline with fantastic views of the sea. It is possible to enjoy these views from the outside tables (whilst enjoying afternoon tea) or if the wind is a little cool then visitors can sit inside the tea room building.
Part of the railway journey is through woodland and the rest is close to the cliff edge from where it is possible to see the sea and some secluded bays which look as if they have sandy beaches.
The walk through the Groudle Glen is also to be recommended. Note however that if approaching the railway from Groudle the need to negotiate steps means that people who use wheelchairs are unlikely to be able to manage without assistance.
The Groudle Glen Railway has a website at ggr.org.uk
I will admit to never having heard of this railway until I was told about it when on a Manx Electric Railway train that was travelling towards Groudle. Having visited it and the tea room I very much recommend it as a wonderful way to spend half a day. (You can spend less time but it would be a shame to rush a visit). I also went for a short walk along a coastal path and sat down on the rocks to relax in the sea air - whilst eating a locally made chocolate ice cream!
Note that this railway has very restricted opening hours - the website has full details. The weblink is:
ggr.org.uk
