Glen Wyllin

Looking up the glen

Looking down towards the beach - the path led down from Kirk Michael station.

Mill Dale - the lower section was once known as known as Bordall or Borodal and was the presumed site of Borgdal Mill. The 1868 O/S map (pre Railway and viaduct) shows the corn mill at the end, as well as the large flat area ideal for tennis courts etc.

It was a very popular destination for Sunday School outings - helped no doubt by it Methodist developer who did not serve alcohol.

The corn mill at the end of the glen, shown below in the detail from a sketch by Joseph Coleman in the late 19th Century, was washed away in the 1950's

Glen Wyllin Mill c. 1890 Joseph Coleman (© Dave Wilson)

Coleman picture courtesy of Dave Wilson.