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Port Soderick Brooghs, Little Ness Car Park

Type:Dark Sky Site

Port Soderick Brooghs, Little Ness Car Park

About

Port Soderick Brooghs is the perfect spot for budding stargazers with uninterrupted views from the North East and South West. The area has milky way status as a Dark Sky site, meaning it has minimal light pollution and beautifully dark skies. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy such spectacular views. The site offers roadside car parking to enjoy the night skies.

Port Soderick Brooghs, Little Ness is one of 26 registered Dark Sky Discovery Sites on the Isle of Man. With the help of Interpretation Boards on site, stargazers can fully enjoy the stunning views on offer in the Manx skies.

Advice and Safety:

The stargazing site is a large flat grassed area, with an unfenced cliff edge approximately 20 metres away from the area. There are possible trip hazards in the dark, care must be taken.

Wheelchair users can access site by car.

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  • Stargazing in the Isle of Man
Port Soderick

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Opening Times

* Open all year round

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Located south of Douglas, take the A25 road to Port Soderick. Take the left turn at coats. The Brooghs are on the seaward side of the road, just before the road block. There is limited off-road parking available.

Public Transport Directions

By Bus: Bus services for Port Soderick include the 29. For further information regarding bus timetables visit www.bus.im

By Train: Take the steam railway and alight at Port Soderick station.

Port Soderick Brooghs, Little New Car Park can be accessed via car, bus or by alighting at Port Soderick on the steam train.

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