Sulby Reservoir. Open Daily. Free Admission. (Fishing Licence required)

Details

Accessibility: Parking is available off the A14 Snaefell to Sulby Road and a path leads from there to the reservoir, about 50m away.  There is a picnic area with seating.

Brief Description:

The Sulby Reservoir is the largest on the island with a capacity of 1000 million gallons covering an area of about 150 acres. It is situated at Tholt y Will on the Sulby River. Fly or spin fishing allowed, except 1st Feb to 9th March inc.  IOM reservoir licence required, please see website for details:
https://www.gov.im/categories/leisure-and-entertainment/recreational-fishing/freshwater-fishing/

Further Information:

Address:

Tholt y Will Plantation, IM7 2BF

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Telephone:

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Website:

http://www.iomguide.com/reservoirs/sulby-reservoir.php
https://www.visitisleofman.com/things-to-do/sulby-reservoir-p1293741

Opening Times:

Everyday

Admission:

Free, but licence required if fishing

Directions:

About 2 miles (3.4km) from the A18/A14 junction where the Snaefell Mountain railway crosses, and about 4 miles (6.3km) from Sulby.  OS SC 372 885

Transport:

The Snaefell Mountain Railway runs from Douglas or Laxey , there is a station at the junction of the A18/A14 before it continues to the summit of Snaefell. See website for details:

https://manxelectricrailway.co.uk/

or 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/

Amenities:

General stores at the crossroads in Sulby. The Tea Barn cafe a 2 min drive away towards Sulby specialises in gluten free products.