James Qualtrough
Our work on land
Manx Wildlife Trust has a host of land-based conservation and research projects, including our incredible network of Nature Reserves across the length and breadth of the Island, our Action for Wildlife Programme, field delivery of DEFA's Agri-Environment Scheme and operating the Calf of Man Bird Observatory on behalf of Manx National Heritage.
Also explore our Upland Peat work, the Ancient Woodland Inventory and our Wildlife Sites.
Hairpin Woodland Park
Hairpin Woodland Park comprises Claughbane in the east, Crossags in the west and Nut Glen/Glion Cro in the southwest. Across the site we…
Glen Dhoo
Lying in a remote valley with reminders of a historic past and outstanding displays of orchids and other meadow wildflowers.
Ayres Nature Discovery Centre
An important stretch of low-lying sand dune coastline, great for walking and bird watching.
Scarlett Nature Discovery Centre
Outstanding coastal scenery, spectacular limestone and volcanic rock-formations, great spring flowers and plenty of birds to see.
Breagle Glen & Cronk Aash
This is a small woodland nature reserve in an urban setting.
Glen Auldyn
MWT’s newest and largest nature reserve!
MWT have purchased this expansive site thanks to a generous donation from Aviva,…
Cronk y Bing ASSI
One of MWT's six nature reserves which is an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI)! Cronk y Bing ASSI is part of the widest…
Close Umpson (ASSI & Ramsar Site)
An Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI)! This small nature reserve features species rich grassland passing into peat bog with a…
Ballachrink
To limit disturbance to wildlife, this reserve is open to MWT Members only. A nature reserve featuring two lakes, three open meadows and…
