Excursion Cregneash & the sound tour at Isola di Man

Explore the southern tip of the Isle of Man with its beautiful rolling green landscapes portioned by dry stone walls and inhabited by Manx Loaghtan sheep.

Leaving Port St Mary, take the short journey to the living museum of Cregneash. This small hamlet of thatched, whitewashed cottages gives an authentic ambience of traditional Manx life in the 19^th century.

Cregneash was one of the last strongholds of the Manx language and traditional way of life. Step inside the original crofter's dwellings to see how traditional crafts and trades were skilfully practised in days gone by. Manx crofters will show you the old methods of subsistence and give you an insight into life in rural Isle of Man over 100 years ago.

Leaving Cregneash, head further south to the Sound. The Sound is the ¾ km stretch of water between the Isle of Man mainland and the Calf of Man, and this coastal viewpoint is one of the most scenic places in the British Isles.

With excellent views of the sound and the Calf of Man Nature reserve, enjoy the sights and sounds of the flourishing Manx ecosystem with its abundance of wildlife and natural wonders. Often seals can be spotted basking on the rocky Kitterland (islet in the Sound) and sometimes dolphins and basking sharks can be seen. Look across to the Calf of Man, a renowned bird sanctuary where many migrating birds stop off for a rest on their journey to or from warmer climates.

The visitor centre at the Sound Café provides a wide range of information about the local wildlife and the many wrecks of sunken ships that lie off the shore.

After a truly Manx experience of history, wildlife, breath-taking scenery and wonderful fresh air, return to Port St Mary.

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, mostly at guest's discretion, at times over natural terrain and occasionally muddy, sloping areas and uneven ground.