Ayres Nature Discovery Centre

Ayres

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Gannet in flight

Gillian Day

Ayres Nature Discovery Centre

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An important stretch of low-lying sand dune coastline, great for walking and bird watching.

Location

Ballaghennie Road
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A static map of Ayres Nature Discovery Centre

Know before you go

Access

All year round to the Ayres NNR. There are fairly flat grass paths and visitors are asked to use these, to protect the fragile habitat.  There is one step down onto the beach from the car park.  There are two car parks including one adjacent to the MWT Ayres Nature Discovery Centre. Access to the Centre is via a short path. Centre opening hours (see dates) but is dependent on available volunteers.

Dogs

On a lead

Dogs must be kept on a lead 1st April to 31st July which is bird nesting season

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Facilities

Toilets
Shop

When to visit

Opening times

Open daily 1pm to 4pm from Saturday 28th April 2024 to Sunday 15th September 2024.

Best time to visit

May to September

About the reserve

The Ayres National Nature Reserve (NNR) and Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) is owned by the Isle of Man Government and Manx National Heritage. The MWT Ayres Nature Discovery Centre has interpretation and a video which explains the many habitats on site, from sand dunes to lichen heath and the plants and animals which make this place their home.  Grass paths and a Nature Trail guide visitors through the site and families can borrow a Nature Discovery rucksack, full of equipment and suggestions for activities. Wildlife highlights include diving Gannets and seals out at sea and singing Skylarks and carpets of wildflowers in summer.  A viewing platform with binoculars can be accessed year round.  On site NNR signage explain the byelaws which are in force to protect the area and more information can be found at www.gov.im

Contact us

Manx Wildlife Trust
Contact number: 01624 844432
Contact email: enquiries@mwt.im

Environmental designation

Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI)
National Nature Reserve (NNR)