Ayre district, Isle Of Man

Places to visit near Andreas

Andreas is a town in Ayre district, Isle Of Man. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 7 churches and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Andreas Parish Church (1 km), Saint Paul's (8 km) and Albert Tower (9 km).

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Andreas, Isle Of Man
Andreas, Ayre district, Isle Of Man. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Andreas at a glance

Location
Ayre district, Isle Of Man
Coordinates
54.3667° N, 4.4333° W
Places within 50 km
39 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Andreas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Andreas: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Andreas

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Andreas. The closest is Snaefell (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Snaefell · viewpoint · Ayre · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Glen Helen · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Cronk Ny Moghlane · viewpoint · Middle · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Niarbyl · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Dent · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~79 km · Must-see
  • Cold Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~80 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Andreas

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Andreas. The closest is Albert Tower (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Andreas

22 churches within 100 km of Andreas. The closest is Andreas Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Andreas

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Andreas. The closest is Sulby Reservoir (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Andreas

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Andreas. The closest is Point of Ayre (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Andreas

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Andreas. The closest is The Curragh Nature Reserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Andreas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Andreas
  2. 1 km Andreas Parish Church · church, Ayre
  3. 8 km Saint Patrick's (Jurby) Parish Church · church, Michael
  4. 14 km Albert Tower · heritage site, Garff
  5. 1 km Saint Paul's · church, Garff
  6. 13 km Point of Ayre · beach, Ayre
  7. 9 km Back to Andreas

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How to reach Andreas

    All places near Andreas by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Andreas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints466Snaefell (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1364Albert Tower (9 km)
    Churches722Andreas Parish Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs215Sulby Reservoir (15 km)
    Beaches & coast312Point of Ayre (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24The Curragh Nature Reserve (9 km)
    Other attractions34Groudle Glen Water Wheel (26 km)
    Museums14The Leece Museum (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Calf of Man (54 km)
    Treks23Way of the Gull (21 km)
    Waterfalls11Quarry Falls (10 km)
    Caves11St Ninian's Cave (45 km)

    Andreas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Andreas?

    Andreas Parish Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Paul's (church, about 8 km), Albert Tower (heritage site, about 9 km), Point of Ayre (beach, about 9 km), Saint Patrick's (Jurby) Parish Church (church, about 9 km), The Curragh Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Andreas?

    39 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Andreas?

    Snaefell, about 15 km by road; Glen Helen (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Andreas?

    Albert Tower, about 9 km by road; Guthrie's Memorial (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Andreas?

    Andreas Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Paul's (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Andreas?

    Start in Andreas, visit Andreas Parish Church, then Saint Patrick's (Jurby) Parish Church, then Albert Tower, then Saint Paul's, then Point of Ayre, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Andreas?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Andreas

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Andreas’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Andreas on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.