Isle of Man Guide

Douglas Beach Motorcross

Events Dates: Tuesday 05 June 2007 Description: Douglas Beach Motocross. Motocross event on Douglas Beach near the Hilton Hotel. Starting after the Red Arrows Display approx 7.30 pm. Douglas Foreshore, Douglas. Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)

History

Fast and furious fun for all the family. Watch everyone go out in a mass start and swing around corners with sand and pebbles taking to the air. There are sand dune (man made) jumps and high flying action. All weather event, which should not be missed.

Location

Along a stretch of beach in Douglas.

By Vehicle:
Travel to Douglas and then along the sea front to Harris Promenade.

By Bus:
Douglas can be reached by most main bus routes: 1's, 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, and 6's, as well as many others minor routes. On the island most routes leads to/from Douglas.

By Railway:
By Electric Railway, take the trams heading to Douglas. Then walk along the Promenade to Harris Promenade.
(Note: It is a long walk, there are always buses and in the summer a regular service by the Horse Drawn Trams.)

By Steam Railway, take the train to Douglas and then walk along the Promenade to Harris Promenade.

Watching the Douglas Beach Motocross

The main viewing area is along the promenade walk. It can be busy, so get there early. There is also some viewing from the beachside, but this is limited for safety reasons.