North Barrule Summit
On the 23rd April 1945, a Boeing B-17G, flying from RAF Ridgewell to Nutt’s Corner in Ireland, carrying 29 military passengers and 2 crew, crashed into the side of North Barrule, in heavy fog. Everyone was killed. This is the worst aviation accident to have happened on the Island. There is a flagpole next to […]
Glen Rushen Road, Glen Mooar, IM5
The planting of Arrasey began in 1935, and is mainly made up of Spruce, Pine and Larch. It has a wide track running through it which is popular for mountain bikes. Please remember the Country Code moto: Respect-Protect-Enjoy!
Ballacollister Road, Baldhoon, Laxey
A Larch and Spruce plantation on the Northern slopes of Glen Roy. Axnfell has a picnic site next to the carpark with beautiful views over the hills. It can be a bit windy though so best bring a thermos flask. This is also a popular stargazing site and one of the 26 named “Dark Skies” […]
Druidale Road, Sulby
A medium sized plantation with others close by. Planted in the 60s with Spruce and Larch. “Manx Glens-a stroll through history” mentions a Mrs Kelly who lived next to it and provided walkers with cream teas. Sadly, she is no longer there, so your nearest café is at the Wildlife Park.
Beach Road, Arbory, Castletown, IM9
The Viking period on the Isle of Man stretches from around 850-1265 AD. The first Norse king, Godred Crovan, came to rule the Island, after the Battle of Skyhill, in 1079. The Viking burial ship, at Balladoole, dates from the beginning of this period around 950AD. The ship was about 36 feet long and contained […]
Ballaterson Fields, Ballaugh, IM7 5AN
Sitka spruce and Japanese larch make up the majority of the trees in this Glen which can be steep in places.There are also two large ponds at the base of the Glen which attract wildlife.