
Ballachurry
A compact reserve with two ponds, a hide and marked paths, with a proliferation of birds and invertebrates.
Rob Strathdee
We look after an amazing network of 31 nature reserves right across the Island with the help of our dedicated band of volunteers, the Midweek Muckers, Ballachurry Bashers and the Onchan Wetlanders! We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our marvellous volunteers who proudly manage some of the finest sites for nature in our Manx nation. In addition to our 31 reserves, we also co-manage the Calf of Man with a team of four full time wardens (along with volunteers) in conjunction with the landowner, Manx National Heritage.
We are very pleased that six of our reserves are designated as Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSIs) which means that they are protected areas of national importance for nature conservation. Four of these reserves also form part of a designated Ramsar Wetland, with three others being formal Candidate Ramsar Sites, meaning that our volunteers proudly care for sites of international importance for wildlife.
Our incredible volunteers also run our Wildlife Shop in Peel and our two seasonal Nature Discovery Centres, which are also listed below.
You can now see all Manx Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves and Nature Discovery Centres on the Island Environment map which can be found here.
Find all the information about our reserves, when they were acquired and their sizes here.
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A compact reserve with two ponds, a hide and marked paths, with a proliferation of birds and invertebrates.
Excellent for the outstanding display of thousands of orchids from late May to July and good for bird watching.
Close Sartfield is an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) and a…
A new temperate rainforest. MWT’s largest nature reserve purchased in April 2023 with funding by Aviva and in partnership with the Isle of Man Woodland Trust.
Traditional heather moorland with western gorse and plenty of birds.
Lying in a remote valley with reminders of a historic past.
**Please note that Glion Darragh suffered extensive storm damage in both December 2024 and January 2025. As of 4th February 2025 all primary paths have now been reopened. Please note that large…
This nature reserve attracts a wide range of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and bats despite its small size.
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