Rushen Sheading Isle of Man

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

Rushen is on the south-western point on the Isle of Man and includes the small island of Calf of Man.

Port St Mary and Port Erin are the two main seaside towns in Rushen.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 7 beaches in Rushen. You can even take a look at our list of Rushen dog friendly beaches or even our Isle Of Man Blue Flag beach list.

Rushen Coast Map

Rushen Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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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:

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Spanish Head

Spanish Head is a headland on the southwestern tip of the Isle of Man, rising over 100 m from sea level. You can see the island of the Calf of Man which lies to the southwest of the head, separated from it by the Calf Sound. A popular location for walkers taking in both The Chasms and The Sound and Read more…
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Bradda Head

Bradda Head is a rugged headland that shelters Port Erin Bay from the north, rising to a height of 116 m (382 ft). The tower you can see on the top of Bradda Head is Milner’s Tower. This was built in 1871, in honour of William Milner, a Liverpool safe-maker who came to Port Erin to recuperate after illness and Read more…
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Port St Mary Lifeboat Station

Port St Mary’s lifeboat station was established in 1896 and now operates an inshore lifeboat kept within the lifeboat station and an all-weather lifeboat moored in the outer harbour. Station open weekdays, no shop. Read more…
Place to eat

Bradda Glen Cafe and Restaurant

Bradda Glen Cafe and Restaurant has panoramic views over Port Erin Bay, a perfect spot to relax with a coffee with homemade cake or experience lunch and evening meals. Read more…
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Sound Cafe

Sound Cafe is on the southern tip of the Isle of Man overlooking the beautiful Calf of Man. The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating options and serves a selection of tea/coffee, homemade cakes, delicious Manx dishes and ice-creams. Read more…
Port Erin Railway Museum

Port Erin Railway Museum

Port Erin Railway Museum is at the most southerly stop of the Isle of Man steam railway, just a short walk from Port Erin beachfront. On the platform, you will see the history of the steam-powered railway from its inception in 1873 to the present day including the now redundant lines which used to serve Peel, Ramsey and Foxdale. The Read more…
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Nature Reserve and Bird Observatory

The Calf of Man Nature Reserve and Bird Observatory is maintained by the Manx Museum and National Trust (MMNT), with Wardens resident on the Island from spring to late autumn. The traditional style 1870’s farmhouse incorporating the Observatory is also a hostel that can be pre-booked for up to eight guests. Visitors need to bring their own food supplies and Read more…
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Chapel Bay Beach

Chapel Bay beach is within a horseshoe bay backed by a promenade and some grass areas. The beach itself is a large sandy beach with flat rocks and rockpools on either side although at high tide you don’t have access to any sand. Port St Mary is a large village in the southwest of Isle of Man. At one end Read more…
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The Chasms

The Chasms are one of the most dramatic sites on the Isle of Man and are a must to visit. Set above the cliffs to the north of The Sound near the Cregneash Village Folk Museum. The Chasms were created as the sandstone cliffs slipped towards the sea and this has resulted in the appearance of large blocks separated by Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Shona Boat Trips

Shona Boat Trips can carry 12 passengers (min 4) with daily sailings during the summer, weather permitting. The sea around the south of the island has an abundance of wildlife and boat trips are one of the best ways to explore with common sightings of seals. A number of boat trips on offer from Port Erin depending on weather and Read more…
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Cregneash Village Folk Museum

Cregneash is a small village in the extreme south of the Isle of Man, about one mile from Port Erin. Much of the village forms a Living Museum dedicated to the preservation of the traditional Manx ways of life. Annual Manx festivals are held in Cregneash and it is home to a flock of the rare four-horned Loaghtan sheep. Read more…
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Chicken Rock Lighthouse

Chicken Rock Lighthouse sits on an island at the southern end of the Isle of Man. Completed at the end of 1874, the 44-metre-high (144 ft) tapered tower is constructed of granite and was designed by David and Thomas Stevenson. The lighthouse was automated in 1961. Although the Calf of Man has its own lighthouse it can often be obscured Read more…
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