Middle district, Isle Of Man

Places to visit near Santon

Santon is a town in Middle district, Isle Of Man. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 13 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 5 beaches & coast and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cronk Ny Merriu (2 km), Derby Fort (6 km) and Hango Hill (7 km).

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Santon, Isle Of Man
Santon, Middle district, Isle Of Man. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Santon at a glance

Location
Middle district, Isle Of Man
Coordinates
54.1167° N, 4.5833° W
Places within 50 km
41 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Santon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Santon: 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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Forts & heritage near Santon

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Santon. The closest is Cronk Ny Merriu (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Santon

14 churches within 100 km of Santon. The closest is Old St Runius (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Santon

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Santon. The closest is Douglas Head Lighthouse (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Santon

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Santon. The closest is Cronk Ny Moghlane (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Cronk Ny Moghlane · viewpoint · Middle · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Niarbyl · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Glen Helen · viewpoint · Glenfaba · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Snaefell · viewpoint · Ayre · ~23 km · Must-see

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Treks near Santon

3 treks within 100 km of Santon. The closest is Millennium Way (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Santon

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Santon. The closest is Tynwald Hill (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Santon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Santon
  2. 2 km Cronk Ny Merriu · heritage site, Middle
  3. 5 km Derby Fort · fort, Rushen
  4. 3 km Hango Hill · hill, Rushen
  5. 1 km Smelt Memorial · monument, Rushen
  6. 1 km Castle Rushen · heritage site, Rushen
  7. 8 km Back to Santon

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From travellers near Santon

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How to reach Santon

    All places near Santon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Santon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1335Cronk Ny Merriu (2 km)
    Churches714Old St Runius (8 km)
    Beaches & coast58Douglas Head Lighthouse (10 km)
    Other attractions34Tynwald (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Cronk Ny Moghlane (11 km)
    Treks23Millennium Way (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Tynwald Hill (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22West Baldwin Reservoir (16 km)
    Museums12The Leece Museum (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Calf of Man (21 km)
    Waterfalls11Quarry Falls (28 km)
    Caves01St Ninian's Cave (81 km)

    Santon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Santon?

    Cronk Ny Merriu (heritage site, about 2 km), Derby Fort (fort, about 6 km), Hango Hill (hill, about 7 km), Castle Rushen (heritage site, about 8 km), Smelt Memorial (monument, about 8 km), Old St Runius (church, about 8 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 5 beaches & coast, 3 other attractions, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Santon?

    Cronk Ny Merriu, about 2 km by road; Derby Fort (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Santon?

    Old St Runius, about 8 km by road; Saint George's (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Santon?

    Douglas Head Lighthouse, about 10 km by road; Spanish Head (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Santon?

    Start in Santon, visit Cronk Ny Merriu, then Derby Fort, then Hango Hill, then Smelt Memorial, then Castle Rushen, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Santon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Santon

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