Point of Ayre Headland and Lighthouse. Closed.
Details
Accessibility:
There is free parking, but due to the remote location there are no accessible toilets close by. The lighthouse is closed to the public but the beach is open all year round. Certain areas of the pebble beach are closed off at times for the breeding birds, particularly from June - August.
Brief Description:
The point of Ayre lighthouse is the oldest operational lighthouse on the Isle of Man. It was designed by Robert Stevenson, and was first lit in 1818. It is surrounded by headland covered in gorse and heather, leading down to sand dunes and sea. The point of Ayre is the most northerly point of the Isle of man. The name Ayre comes from the Norse word Eyrr, meaning gravel bank. There are 124 steps to the top of the tower and it is 30 meters tall.
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Opening Hours:
The lighthouse is closed to the public but the beach is open all year round. Certain areas of the beach are closed off for breeding birds particularly between June and August.
Directions:
Situated on the coast at the northernmost point of the Isle of Man, and provides an important viewpoint at OS NX 467050. There is a car park at OS NX 468048 which can be reached at the end of the A16 Road, 9 miles North of Ramsey.
Situated on the coast at the northernmost point of the Isle of Man, and provides an important viewpoint at OS NX 467050. There is a car park at OS NX 468048 which can be reached at the end of the A16 Road, 9 miles North of Ramsey.
Transport:
Best travelled to by car.
Contact Isle of Man Public Transport, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT
Telephone: +44 1624 662525 (Infoline) https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/
Telephone: +44 1624 662525 (Infoline) https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/
Amenities:
There is a wide range of amenities at Ramsey, 9 miles south, and a Tea Room and toilets at Bride, 4 miles south at the junction of the A16 and A30.
Location
Nearest Venues
Glen Truan Golf Links. Open Daily. Pay to Play.
2.25 miles*
Bride Methodist Church. Open daily, free entry
2.55 miles*
Dog Mills, Isle of Man. Open Daily. Free Entry.
4.35 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.