Cronk y Chule

A new nature reserve in Laxey and Lonan, which in time will provide for increased wildlife, public access, carbon sequestration and natural flood management as we provide a variety of grazed habitats to include peaty heathland, hay meadows and woodland pasture.

Location

CRONK Y CHULE NATURE RESERVE
BAYR HOGG
LAXEY

Lonan

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OS Map Reference

SC436854

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Know before you go

Size

46 hectares

Grazing animals

This site is grazed by cattle for most of the year, including cows with calves at foot.

Walking trails

Whilst there is currently no access to the reserve owing to grazing cows with calves at foot, the general area can be enjoyed by exploring the U91 Gretch Vooar Road/Clarum Lane from King Orry's Grave. At Mona Douglas' wood (SC439859) the U91 road joins Public Right of Way No: 603 (Agneash Road to Clarum Lane), which can allow a circular walk of some distance.

Access

This site is grazed by cattle for most of the year, including cows with calves at foot, therefore there is no public access at this time.

Dogs

No dogs permitted

When to visit

Opening times

This site is grazed by cattle for most of the year, including cows with calves at foot, therefore there is no public access at this time.

Best time to visit

This part of Laxey is best explored from the Laxey Wheel which is owned by Manx National Heritage and open from Easter until October.

About the reserve

A large reserve 114ac (46ha), upslope of the Great Laxey Wheel which includes low quality cattle pasture being invaded by bracken and non-native European Gorse. The reserve also includes expansive peatbogs and two hay meadows with a notable wildflower flora. On the steep slopes of the Glen Mooar valley ancient hazel wood pasture can be found. The reserve contains several remnants of former homesteads. Along the Compressor House of the Great Laxey Wheel can be found the Compressor House Cistern, which was used until 1929 to hold water to start the compressors for the Great Laxey Mines, and was formerly supplied by a lade.