We are thrilled to announce that the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve is now open to the public two days a week.
Over the last few months, a huge amount of work has been carried out to get the reserve ready, including new viewing screens, directional signage and an amazing new welcome area complete with benches, information boards and stunning Manx stone walls.
At the moment, you can visit the reserve every Wednesday and Sunday from 9am until sunset. Any changes to these times will be publicised via our website and social media channels.
We hope you will come and enjoy a gentle stroll along the nature trail out to Hemmings' view to see what birds are using the main lagoon. You can also stop off at the Collister hide to see our fantastic new interpretation.
Directions to the reserve:
In Bride, at the roundabout by Bride Tea Rooms and the church, leave the A10 eastwards towards Cranstal/Point of Ayre on the A16.
Almost immediately after this, take the first exit at the mini-roundabout, staying on the main A16 north-eastwards to Cranstal/Point of Ayre.
Continue for 4.1km – through the sharp left 90-degree bend at Cranstal, past the Island Aggregates Quarry sign and onwards almost to the road’s end. (If you reach the concrete track to the lighthouse, retrace your route 30m south back along the main road.)
Turn left (west) off the main road onto the access track.
OS Grid Ref NX 46143 04410
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