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Langness

South East  >  Isle of Man

2-mile long peninsula near Castletown and Derbyhaven, joined to mainland by a sandspit. Good for birding, 153 species recorded.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 15 marraskuu 2022
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Description

Langness has good seawatch viewpoints north and south. The east coast is rocky and good for alppivaris, sepelrastas, suopöllö, tornipöllö and mustapäätasku. The west coast has exposed mud and seaweed-strewn rock at low tide frequented by herons, egrets, meriharakka, ristisorsa, merisirri, karikukko and kuovi. Rarities seen here include arokiuru, valkoperäsirri and turturikyyhky.

Details

Access

Isle of Man can be visited by ferry from Liverpoool, Heysham, Belfast or Dublin, or by air from several airports. Car park at Derbyhaven which is on a regular bus route, then short walk across to Langness. Or park on the island near the lighthouse. Be aware there is a golf course; dont obstruct play or become an accidental target.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Moors/heathland , Sea , Dunes , Mud flats , Beach , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape , High water possible , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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