Castletown and the South Travel Guide

Explore Castletown A compact former capital on the Isle of Man with medieval Castle Rushen, cobbled lanes and a working harbour. Explore Ballasalla Close to the Isle of Man’s southern coast, Ballasalla is prized for Rushen Abbey ruins, steam‑railway stops and easy access to Castletown; visitors pass through for history, local pubs and coastal drives along the island’s quiet roads. Explore Port Erin On the Isle of Man’s southwestern coast, the Victorian promenade, sandy Port Erin Bay and Bradda Head draws walkers, sea-watchers and steam-rail enthusiasts - the Isle of Man Railway terminates here - while fish-and-chip shops feed beachgoers. Explore Port St Mary A working harbour and pebble promenade define Port St Mary on the Isle of Man. Explore Ballabeg A small Manx hamlet in Arbory, Ballabeg attracts walkers with narrow country lanes, stone cottages and peat-cutting fields; visitors often pass through en route to coastal cliff paths, the parish church and tiny seasonal fairs. Explore Castle Rushen Castle Rushen in Castletown is a well-preserved medieval keep on the Isle of Man; visitors tour its halls and battlements, attend living‑history events and learn about island governance through the ages. Explore South Barrule South Barrule, a grassy summit in the south Isle of Man, holds traces of an ancient hillfort and simple walking routes.