ian huntly Wrote:There was a road course projected for use in the south end of the island, using the TT section from Douglas to Ballacraine but then turning south to run down the Ballamohda to Ballasalla then back up to Douglas.

It was a very good idea, no possibility of mist on the mountain and a straight with superb undulations and superb scenery if you had time to see it !! The start/finish would have been south at the end of the Ballamohda.

If you are over, you might find it rewarding to try it but be careful of speed limits. It is about 20 miles round.

Why was it never used ????

Thanks Ian, I know the route that the "southern course" would have followed and I will probably use Ballamohda to get to Billown so could claim it! I didn't know that it had been a proposed race circuit.

The one that still eludes me, although I have rough idea, is the Ramsey circuit. I know it used part of the prom and doubled back behind the tall former hotels (Cargo's pic.) but where did it go after that. Perhaps I'll make it up as I go

alf