Car not needed but preferable. Can hire a car at the airport - best to book online prior to arrival for best deals. Public transport is good but you will need to check whether it will fit in with your travel times.

During the Summer months (a fine, warm day is preferable!), a favourite way to travel is from the Sea Terminal along Douglas Promenade by Horse Tram, then catch the Electric Railway (tram) along the coast all the way to Ramsey. If you ask to be dropped at Ballure Glen (they may let you get off)), you can walk down the path by the stream through the archway onto the beach, turn left along the beach and then up the short path to Kilmuir!