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The Isle of Man’s natural beauty and varied landscapes makes for a walker’s paradise. Whether you enjoy a gentle stroll or a challenging hike, there’s an incredible range of footpaths and trails to choose from on the Extraordinary Isle.

The Isle of Man is well-known for its stunning glens. These valleys are filled with abundant woodland and often feature a babbling river that might just lead to a secret beach. They’re blissful areas to visit at any time of year, but we’ll let you in on a secret, visiting Manx glens in autumn might just be our favourite time to do so… Read on for our recommended magical glens to explore this autumn.

A selection of the Isle of Man’s Heritage Sites have been recognised for their quality offering by scooping up five Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Awards, meaning that they’re included in the Trip Advisor top 10% worldwide. Based off genuine feedback collated from visitors over the last 12 months, Travellers' Choice honours businesses that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence, quite the achievement!

You may be wondering, what exactly is the Southern 100? How does it work and what does the event involve? Don’t fear, we got together with Southern 100 expert Chris Palmer to talk all things mass-start road race and answer your FAQs.

The Southern 100 is a unique event to the Isle of Man, a tantalising mass-start road racing event that sees participants competing around the infamous Billown Circuit. The event is held every July and is known locally as ‘The Friendly Races’, in comparison to its counterparts, the TT Races and the Manx Grand Prix. We’ve put together a handy guide to keep you in the know about all things Southern 100 and how to make the most of this year’s event!

We've rounded up 101 things to do on the Isle of Man to make sure you make the most of your visit! 

Local author and wildlife enthusiast Steve Wright provides his recommendations for exploring the Manx countryside during spring/summer. To read more about wildlife holidays on the Isle of Man and elsewhere in the British Isles; Steve's book 'Wild Enthusiasm - A Very British Safari' is available in all good bookshops, including The Bridge Bookshop and Manx Wildlife Trust shop. 

The north of the Island is one of the most popular areas to watch the bikes during TT, whether you’re spectating from the infamous Ballaugh Bridge, based at Ramsey’s Parliament Square, or have settled yourself in at The Ginger Hall. What many racing fans may not be aware of is the abundance of Manx attractions, areas of beauty, and activities that lie a short distance from their favourite spectator spots.

The east of the Island is the epicentre of the TT action, but is also home to multiple attractions, beauty spots, and activities that you might not have explored before! Alongside some classic TT must-see locations, McGuinness has made a list of alternative places that you should definitely check out during your visit.

The southern part of the Island could be a missed opportunity for TT fans who haven’t strayed away from the course by venturing south. However, you simply can’t visit the Isle of Man and not experience all that the beautiful south has to offer… With some of the finest views and best recreational opportunities, heading south of Peel Road is an absolute must.