Port Erin Marine Laboratory Breakwater Road, Port Erin, IM9 6JA The site first opened in 1902 for research, biological work, and the preservation of the fishing industry and marine life surrounding the Isle of Man. It became part of the University of Liverpool’s, School of Biological Sciences, before being closed on 30 September 2006. Redevelopment plans have been in place since 2018. Read More
Port Erin Paddleboards The Wavehouse, Shore Road, Port Erin, IM9 6LN Port Erin Paddleboards is a Stand Up Paddleboarding Centre providing private and group lessons, Eco-Adventure Tours, board rentals and wetsuit rentals together with SUP Yoga, Hoop and Fit Classes. They also offer ‘Twilight Glo-Paddleboarding Sessions’ where each board is fitted with purpose made LED SUP lights which illuminate down into the water around you. Read More
Port Jack Glen Royal Avenue, Onchan, IM3 1ED This is the tiny but very quaint Glen that takes you up from the Railway lines to Onchan Park. In 1935, the park was badly damaged, following a bonfire which burnt out of control and set fire to the gorse. No one was hurt, however the incident caused tension between Onchan and Douglas commissioners. Stradling […] Read More
Port Lewaigue and Port e Vullen Church Road, Ballure, Ramsey, IM7 1AH Situated on the rugged Eastern Coast of the Island these windswept beaches make the perfect arena for Stargazing. Read More
Port Soderick Old Castletown Road, Port Soderick, IM4 One of very few Partially Owned Beaches on the Island due to fishing rights for the Oyster Beds which were cultivated here. There are no Trespass laws on the Island so there are no Private Beaches however a few like this one have restrictions. Historically the bay had an Amusements Arcade and paddling pool which […] Read More
Port Soderick Glen Old Castletown Road, Port Soderick, IM4 1BB Port Soderick Glen has had different names over the years including Sunny Glen and South Creek. Following the Crogga River, this sheltered Glen is home to over thirty species of wild flowers, including Bluebells and Marsh Marigolds under a canopy of Pine Trees. The Glen ends in Port Soderick itself, one of very few partially […] Read More