Places to visit near

Port Erin

Port Erin is a town in Rushen district, Isle Of Man of about 3,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 16 churches and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Spanish Head, Balladoole and Calf of Man.

54.0849° N, 4.7510° WPop. 3,530

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Within 30 km84 places
Within 50 km95
Must-see92
Notable55
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Port Erin

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:27 pm

58 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Port Erin
  2. Chicken Rock Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Spanish Headbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Balladooleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Derby Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Niarbylviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Port Erin
Today’s loopPort ErinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Port Erin?

Spanish Head (beach, about 5 km), Balladoole (heritage site, about 6 km), Calf of Man (river spot, about 7 km), Smelt Memorial (monument, about 8 km), Castle Rushen (heritage site, about 8 km), Hango Hill (hill, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Port Erin?

95 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 13 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Port Erin?

Millennium Stone, Port Erin, about 1 km by road; Goods Shed (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Port Erin?

Saint Catherine's Church, about 1 km by road; Kirk Christ Parish of Rushen (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Port Erin?

Start in Port Erin, visit Chicken Rock Lighthouse, then Spanish Head, then Balladoole, then Derby Fort, then Niarbyl, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.