Beinn-y-Phott

Beinn-y-Phott is a mountain summit on the Isle of Man standing at 544 meters, making it the fifth highest peak on the island. A stone cairn marks the top, visible from the surrounding terrain.

The name comes from the Manx language and translates to 'point of the pot', named after the rock outcrop visible at the summit. This linguistic heritage reflects the Celtic roots present in the island's place names.

The mountain sits next to the road used for the Isle of Man TT motorcycle races, where riders pass its slopes annually. This proximity to the island's most famous motorsport event shapes how visitors experience this piece of the landscape.

Several hiking routes lead to the summit, with the most popular being roughly 1.7 kilometers long and gaining 118 meters in elevation. The terrain is muddy and uneven in places, so good footwear is essential for a comfortable walk.

The surrounding terrain consists of moorland with heather and peat mosses that preserve scientific evidence from the Holocene period. This ancient vegetation allows researchers to study the island's environmental history and climate changes over long spans of time.

GPS coordinates: 54.24432,-4.48636

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:04