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Ayre Destination Guide

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Explore Ayre (Isle of Man) Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Ayre covers the north-eastern end of the Isle of Man. The word Ayre comes from Old Norse "eyrr" that means a shingle beach. The Point of Ayre is the closest point on the Isle of Man to the British mainland, being 26 kilometres (16 miles) south of Burrow Head in Scotland.

Ayre Coast Map

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Ramsey-Queens-Pier

Ramsey Queens Pier

Ramsey Queens pier was built in 1886 and is 2241 feet long. The pier is being restored in sections by Read more…
Place Tags: Piers
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Point of Ayre Lighthouse

The Point of Ayre Lighthouse is an active 19th-century lighthouse that was first lit in 1818, making it the oldest operational lighthouse on the Read more…
Place Tags: Lighthouses
Grove Museum of Victorian Life

Grove Museum of Victorian Life

The Grove Museum of Victorian Life was built by the Gibbs family, a wealthy shipping merchant family from Liverpool, in Read more…
Place Tags: Museums
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Ramsey Beach

Ramsey beach is a large stretch of sand that spans either side of the breakwaters and river mouth. The main Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
Port Lewaigue Beach

Port Lewaigue Beach

Port Lewaigue Beach is a small rocky beach with pebbles backed by a sea wall with views across the bay Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
Point-of-Ayre-beach

Point of Ayre Beach

Point of Ayre beach sits on the Isle of Man’s most northerly tip. The name comes from Old Norse “eyrr” Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
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Snaefell

Snaefell is the highest mountain and the only summit higher than 2,000 feet (610 m) on the Isle of Man, Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
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Ayres Nature Discovery Centre and Nature Trail

Ayres Nature Discovery Centre is within an 8km stretch of sand dunes and is designated as an Area of Special Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
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Ramsey lifeboat station

Ramsey lifeboat station was established in the late 1820s and now has an offshore lifeboat. The station is open Monday Read more…
Place Tags: Lifeboats
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