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Common blue damselfly

Dawn Monrose

Ballachurry

A compact reserve with two ponds, a hide and marked paths, with a proliferation of birds and invertebrates.

Location

Church Rd, Isle of Man, IM9 6LN

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Rushen

OS Map Reference

SC210695
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Know before you go

Size
2 hectares
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Entry fee

no fee
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Parking information

Parking is available on the main road (A29 near to Rushen Church)
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Walking trails

 
 
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Access

Entrance off the A29 near to Rushen Church near Port Erin

Level grass pathways are maintained around the reserve. Please note that no fishing is permitted on any MWT Nature Reserve.

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

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Facilities

Bird hides
Picnic area

When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

Apr - Sep

About the reserve

Originally arable farmland, the area was transformed to encourage wildlife by the creation of open water and the planting of many trees.

Management: This community site has a dedicated team of local volunteers who undertake regular maintenance. 

Species

Habitat

Contact us

Reserve manager Tricia Sayle, Reserves Officer
Contact number: +441624 844432
Contact email: tricia@mwt.im

Location map

Ballachurry reserve

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