The Calf of Man Island. Open Daily April - September, Weather permitting. Boat Fees Vary.

Details

Accessibility:

Access to Calf of Man is available by short boat trips (involving climbing steps) departing from both Port Erin and Port St Mary on the South West coast of the island. During bad weather conditions, trips to and from the island are suspended. Guide dogs are allowed; however, authorities must be informed prior to the trip. Depending on weather conditions, there are some areas of the island that have limited access.

An Access Statement is available as a Word document by emailing and requesting one from staywithus@mnh.gov.im

Brief Description:

The Calf of Man is an official Nature Reserve and Bird Observatory located half a mile from the Isle of Man mainland. Accommodation is available for up to 8 people between April and September. The property is the only dwelling on the island and is shared with the island's wardens. Both day trips and overnight bookings are available. 

On the Isle of Man mainland, a distant view of the Calf of Man island can be seen on the A31 road just west of Cregneash, and a closer viewpoint (but from which boats do NOT sail), directly opposite the Calf of Man island, is at The Sound Visitor Centre and Café, Sound Road, The Sound, IM9 5PZ, Phone 01624 38123, https://www.visitisleofman.com/things-to-do/the-sound-p1292101 and http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/explore-the-island/places-to-visit/cafes-restaurants/ which gives its opening times. It is located at OS SC 173667 with a car park, at the end of the A31 main road 3 miles south-west of Port St Mary.

Further Information

Address:

Boat Operators, who can provide access information, are based at the following addresses:

Mike Keggen - Shore Road, Port St Mary, IM9 5DX - Tel: 07624 493824 or 07624 209807 

Chris Burton - Port Erin - Tel: Chris 07624 322765 or Jason 07624 480682 

Juan Clague Kionslieu - Howe Road, Port St Mary, IM9 5AU - Tel: 01624 834307 

Email:

For booking enquiries:

staywithus@mnh.gov.im

Phone:

For booking enquiries: 01624 648015

Website:

http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/attractions/the-sound-and-calf-of-man/

 

http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Calf-of-Man-Visitor-Info-2017-updated-3-Feb.pdf

 

http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Calf-Info-Form.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calf_of_Man

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-38365971

Opening Hours:

Open daily from April - September. Weather permitting.

Directions:

Located off the south-westernmost tip of the Isle of Man mainland, and opposite the Sound Visitor Centre and its car park (from which boats do NOT sail) at the end of the A31, which provides the best viewpoint from the Isle of Man mainland.

Boat trips are available from both Port Erin and Port St Mary, both of which can be reached on from Douglas, travelling South along the A5 which leads directly to Port Erin, and Port St Mary is reached just over a mile before Port Erin by turning south on the A31.

The OS grid reference for the Calf of Man island is OS SC 167664

  

Transport:

There are a number of bus routes available from Douglas to both Port St Mary and Port Erin. The island must only be accessed via the official boat trips.

For information on public transport, 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:

There is a single dwelling on the island with toilets available, and a number of amenities are available in both Port St Mary and Port Erin.