Isle of Man, general
Isle of Man
A self governing crown dependency with 1000 years of history with close links to the United Kingdom.
In Manx language known as Ellan Vannin.
In Manx legend it is protected by the sea god Manannan who shrouds the island in mist to protect against baddies.
Maps
UK Ordnance Survey, Landranger map of 1:50 000 scale. map number 95
ISBN 978-0-319-23170-8, 0 780319 231708
During the May 2014 Survey we also acquired from The Book Company, Strand Street, Douglas an IOM produced higher scale map:
ISBN 0-90486-954-7, 9 780904 869545, Dual map pack for £7.00
Isle of Man, Ellan Vannin, Outdoor Leisure Map North, Third Digital Edition, scale 1:25,000 , 2+1/2 mile to the inch
Isle of Man, Ellan Vannin, Outdoor Leisure Map South, Third Digital Edition, scale 1:25,000 , 2+1/2 mile to the inch
Climate
The Isle of Man has a fairly cool temperate climate. Average high temperature for the LBW week is about 18°C.