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View of the Calf of Man – Spanish Head loop from British Isles

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View of the Calf of Man – Spanish Head loop from British Isles

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4.3

(3)

37

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View of the Calf of Man – Spanish Head loop from British Isles

03:43

12.5km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

51 m

View of the Calf of Man

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a very windy place when I visited, but fantastically invigorating. The word 'calf' derives from the Old Norse word ‘kalfr’, which means a small island lying near a larger one.

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2

3.97 km

Trains

Highlight • Structure

Very well put together. Lovely little shop nicely priced. The Museum is free to enter

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3

8.36 km

The Sugarloaf Sea Stack

Highlight • Natural Monument

Seeing this 165-foot (50-m) sea stack near the Chasms on the southwest coast of the Isle of Man has to be one of my biggest Highlights of the Raad ny …

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8.53 km

The Chasms

Highlight • Gorge

A shelter, once a cafe, overlooks the Chasms of the Isle of Man. These are remarkable deep gashes in the earth, some wider than others. In summer they are surrounded by rich purple heather.

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5

8.74 km

Lag Ny Keeilley Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

6

8.91 km

Spanish Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning coastal hike here and the views down to the calf of man are superb.

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7

10.9 km

Trail Junction Near Ballaugh Plantation

Highlight • Trail

Turning left here follows tracks that can get quite boggy. Turn left slightly further along (50-100m or so)

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8

11.6 km

View of the Calf of Man

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gets pretty steep in places

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.03 km

3.35 km

1.24 km

601 m

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.96 km

3.58 km

1.78 km

178 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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9°C

14 %

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