Slightly further afield
The Chasms, Cregneash & The Sound
There is public transport to Cregneash, but the best way to get there (if you are fit enough) is to follow the coastal footpath Raad ny Foillan “The road of the gull”via The Chasms. Simply follow the Catwalk and Harbours directions above and continue walking keeping the sea on your left and you will pick up the blue coastal path signs which after approximately an hour, will take you all the way to The Chasms. These are huge fissures in the cliff face that you can (carefully) peer down and from the cliff edge wonder at the wildlife on The Sugarloaf Rock, after which the cafe below the Guest House takes its’ name.
If you head inland up the hill from The Chasms, you will see below you the historic village of Cregneash with its thatched cottages, tea rooms and interactive folk museum to explore. From Cregneash, you can turn right and follow the road back down the hill to Port St Mary enjoying the vista of the South of the Island as you descend.
If you want to walk to the Calf Sound, just keep following the blue signs at The Chasms, keeping the sea on your left until you reach the cafe. This walk would take about 2 hours. From here there is a public bus service back to the village.
Port Erin
The village of Port Erin is less than two miles away and can be reached on foot via a charming back road. Turn left at the school crossroads and keep the fields on your right to turn into Truggan Road before wandering past Glendown campsite and farm before dropping down to the village. Port Erin boasts a beautiful sandy beach and numerous places to stop for refreshments or watch the Steam Train as it refuels with coal and water. There is a regular bus service to Port Erin from the High Street outside the Guest House.
Castletown
Why not take the Steam Train from Port St Mary train station to Castletown? This historic former capital of the Island boasts a fine medieval castle, over looking a picturesque harbour which is well worth exploring.
