Easy Walking

Ballachurry Nature Reserve

Church Road, Port Erin, IM9 6LN

First opened in 2007 and run by the Manx Wildlife Trust since 2016. The reserve has a hide for birdwatching and a trail that links its two ponds. Ballachurryreports.blogspot.com has regular updates and shows the wildlife found in the area. Dogs are not allowed. Open all day.

Ballalough Reedbeds

Castletown By-Pass, Castletown

Owned by Castletown Commissioners, the area consists of two low lying fields, separated by traditional Manx sod banks and hawthorn  hedges, which attract wildlife. The high water table allows reeds to grow which in turn encourage birds, insects and wildflowers. Dogs must be kept on a lead.

Bishopscourt Glen

Main Road, Ballasalla, IM9 2AS

Bishopscourt Glen is a narrow glen stretching from the road towards the hills and planted with mixed hardwoods and shrubs. Formerly part of the private garden belonging to the Bishops of Sodor and Man who resided at Bishop’s Court opposite the glen’s entrance. Many features such as the small lakes created from mill ponds were […]

Bradda Glen

The Promenade, Port Erin, IM9 6PJ

Bradda Glen follows the coast up to Milner’s Tower on Bradda Head. The tower was built in 1871 by William Milner and is inspired by the shape of a key. The glen has beautiful panoramic views over Port Erin Bay down to the Calf of Man. It is rich with plants including Fuchsia and Gorse. […]

Colby Glen

Colby Glen Road, Colby, IM9 4LR

A particularly pretty Glen measuring 5 acres of easy walking. The Colby River runs through it with the paths running alongside and crossing at intervals over small foot bridges. The Colby Glen Hotel, Football Ground and Train stop are nearby.