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Presented in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and
Leisure
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The Ayres
The
Lighthouse at Ayres |
This circular walk is fairly easy, mainly along lanes, sand dunes and
shingle beaches.
The Ayres can be reached by walking along the road
from Bride if travelling by bus; directly if driving a car, or from
Ramsey by foot along the Raad ny Foillan. From Bride Village head west along the
road to Jurby, cut right to the Ayres Visitor Centre, then north along
the beach to the Point of Ayre lighthouse, then back along the coast returning
to the road leading to Bride at Ballacallow Gap. A round trip of some eight
miles with no facilities, so suitable clothing is required, snacks and drinks
plus an OS map (Landranger 95 recommended).
Most of the breeding birds
are found on the heath, but some, notably the terns nest among the pebbles.
There are sand banks offshore where gannets can be seen diving for food.
Grey seals may also be watched fishing on the same banks. |
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