The name Laxey derived from the Scandinavian word Laxa meaning river salmon. The original village was centred on the harbour and on either side of the Laxey River which runs from the lower slopes of Snaefell through the lower glen to the harbour. As there was plenty of water available to drive machinery the 18th century saw the establishment of spinning and weaving mills, and a flourmill which exists, and runs as a commercial concern, to this day. There is much of interest along the Glen Road including Quarry Falls, the hidden waterfalls in the former Hogg's quarries. The Department of Transport's depot started life as the slaughter house for the Cooperative Society and the public recreation ground on both sides is the generous legacy of the Henry Bloom Noble Trust. Henry Bloom Noble was an entrepreneur who had extensive property interests in Laxey and Lonan.
The first micro( see waypoint) is down a footpath near the parking area and contains the missing figures for the cache coordinates which are N 54 13.*** W 004 23.***
The cache is a micro and contains a Log sheet and pencil, a First to Find pin and a geocoin. Please return cache to original position