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Glen Mooar and Glen Wyllin

Type:Walking Route

Glen Mooar and Glen Wyllin

About

Grading: Moderate
Distance: 6.4 km / 4 miles

Start & Finish: Glen Wyllin Campsite Car Park

Two beautiful glens, a disused Victorian railway line, an ancient site, a nature reserve and one of the Island’s tallest waterfalls. What more could you want from a short walk?

Meander from Glen Wyllin to the top of the Glen Mooar, where you'll find Spooyt Vane waterfall. If you have more time to explore, stop at the Cooildarry Nature Reserve, owned by the Manx Wildlife Trust makes for a lovely wooded riverside walk. Finish your walk with a short diversion into Kirk Michael village where the cross slabs from Cabbal Pherick (St Patricks Chapel) are on display at the Parish Church.

Advice and Safety Information

Steep and rocky in places.

Moderate - walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. The route will include some steep paths and open country. Walking boots and suitable clothing are essential.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Distance: 1-5 Miles
  • Grade: Moderate
Glen Wyllin Campsite, Kirk Michael

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

From Douglas, follow the A1 west to Ballacraine. Turn right at the traffic lights and take the A3 to Kirk Michael. On entering the village, turn left along the A4 in the direction of Peel. At the foot of the hill turn right and find parking close to the beach.

Public Transport Directions

By Bus: Services 5,5A, 5C,6A and 6C from Douglas to Ramsey, stopping in Kirk Michael.

What's Nearby

  1. A sandy and shingle stretch accessible from Glen Wyllin campsite.

    0.02 miles away
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    0.22 miles away
  3. Along the North-East coast of the Isle of Man lies Kirk Michael beach. The long stretch…

    0.55 miles away
  1. Located in the West of the Island, lies Glen Mooar Beach. Away from towns and street…

    0.81 miles away
  2. Discover the Spooyt Vane waterfall, found in the depths of Glen Mooar which also contain…

    1.08 miles away
  3. The Picturesque glen, located just north of Kirk Michael, is enriched in history. Locals…

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  4. Ballaugh is home to Sitka Spruce and Japanese Larch. It has two large amenity ponds which…

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  5. This sand and shale beach is located on the exposed North West of the island. This beach…

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  6. The Island's largest and deepest reservoir lies in the shadow of Snaefell, the Island’s…

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  7. The glen features gardens with rustic bridges and waterfalls through foliage. The main…

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  8. Curraghs Wildlife Park is the perfect place for a fun-filled family day out; there’s so…

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