Cregneash & The Sound
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Port
Douglas, Isle of Man
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$100
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Depart Douglas and travel south to the magnificent panorama of the southern coast towards the Heritage Hamlet of Cregneash. Cregneash was one of the last strongholds of the Manx language, and this small village of crofters dwellings is one of the most picturesque villages in the Isle of Man. You’ll note this hamlet of white-washed, stone-walled thatched cottages, appears just as they were in 19th and early 20th century. In the present-day residents of Cregneash play an important role in preserving Manx tradition and village life continues as it has for hundreds of years. Farms are maintained using ploughs drawn by horses and much of the livestock roam free. Expect to see Loaghtan sheep, shorthorn cows and maybe even Manx cats. Traditional crafts and trades are practiced and used in everyday life, keeping the past alive. Cregneash is often used as a filming location due to its authenticity and beautifully preserved crofts.
Take the opportunity to wander around the village and go inside the crofts to get a glimpse of days gone by in the Isle of Man and speak with the people that preserve this wonderful Manx heritage.
Next, travel to The Sound, the most southerly point of the Island and one of the most scenic places in the British Isles. With excellent views of The Sound and the Calf of Man Nature reserve, enjoy the sights and sounds of the flourishing Manx ecosystem with its abundance of wildlife and natural wonders. Often seals can be spotted basking on the rocky Kitterland (islet in The Sound) and sometimes dolphins and basking sharks can be seen. Look across to the Calf of Man, a renowned bird sanctuary where many migrating birds stop off for a rest on their journey to or from warmer climates.
Following your visit, enjoy the scenic panorama as you journey back to Douglas.