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Ballaghennie Ayres NNR

North  >  Isle of Man

National nature reserve on NW coast of Isle of Man. Shingle beach, gorse and heather scrub, visitor centre, flooded quarries.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 16 Kasım 2022
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Description

Ballaghennie Ayres National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest is part of a dune system 8 km in extent. Whales, dolphins, seals, porpoises and basking sharks are sometimes seen offshore. Birds include Karakarınlı kumkuşu, Poyrazkuşu, dabbling and sea ducks, auks, gulls, skuas, petrels and shearwaters. Tarlakuşu, Ketenkuşu and Kervançulluğu breed. There are green tiger beetles, and 5 species of orchid present.

Details

Access

Isle of Man is accessed by ferry from Liverpool, Dublin, Heysham or Belfast, or by air on scheduled flights. The Reserve is 8 miles north of Ramsey by road. Nearest bus stop at Bride, 2 miles away. The marked route is 5 km, shorter routes are available. The Discovery Centre is open May to mid September, 1pm to 4pm, subject to staff availability

The car park and surrounds may be flooded after rain or high tides, in which case visitors are asked to stay away.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Moors/heathland , Sea , Dunes , Beach , Lake

Conditions

Flat , High water possible , Slippery , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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