Point Of Ayr Lighthouse at Dusk Photograph by Joanne Ward
The Ayres National Nature Reserve and Area of Special Scientific Interest is an important stretch of low-lying sand dune coastline, great for walking and bird watching. The Discovery Centre sits within the sand dunes, an area which stretches 8 kilometres from Cronk-y-Bing to the Point of Ayre.
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Point of Ayre is a headland in the parish of Deerness, in the East Mainland of Orkney, Scotland. Overlooking the Copinsay Pass, it lies 4 miles (6 km) south of Mull Head, [1] and around 10 miles from Kirkwall, the main town on the island. [2] At Point of Ayre is a seven-metre thick basalt lava flow.
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The Point of Ayre ( Manx: Kione ny Hayrey) [1] is the northernmost point of the Isle of Man. It lies at the northern end of Ramsey Bay 6 miles (10 km) north of the town of Ramsey. The point can be accessed by the A16 road from Bride. Point of Ayre lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on the Isle of Man, is located here.
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Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve, Ramsey, Isle of Man. 344 likes · 81 were here. The Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve is a major new wetland habitat — concealed in the dr
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Point of Ayre, Bride, Isle of Man, A16 | Directions Description Situated at the northern tip of the Island. Light Established 1818 Engineer Robert Stevenson Position Latitude 54° 24.9'N Longitude 04° 22.1'W Character Flashing (4) White every 20 secs Elevation 32 metres Nominal Range 19 miles Structure
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The 8-mile stretch of sand dunes from the Point of Ayre to Cronk-y-Bing is a site of major ecological significance, with some regions making up a National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The marram dunes and heathland provide habitats for a wide range of birdlife, from Ringed Plovers to Curlews.
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Point of Ayr Lighthouse. Wales' oldest lighthouse, Point of Ayr Lighthouse keeps watch over the fierce Irish Sea. Built in 1776, the lighthouse remained active for over 100 years until its closure in 1883. Nowadays, the lighthouse remains a commanding figure on the peaceful Talacre beach. If you're visiting the lighthouse, be sure to keep.
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Our Point of Ayr reserve is a mosaic of naturally-formed coastal habitats. Follow the short nature trail along the sea wall, looking out to the saltmarsh and you'll end up at the hide - the perfect spot to watch thousands of birds roost at high tide in autumn and winter.
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The Point of Ayre is the Island's most northerly tip and when you stand here you are closer to Scotland (14 miles) than you are to Douglas. Most of the Island's northern plain is made up from sand and gravel that was deposited here during and after the last Ice Age. Today, companies are extracting this material for the Island's building trade.
Aerial view of the Point of Ayre, Isle of Man 25/8/19
Point of Ayre was lit by the dioptric (refraction) method. The light revolved on roller bearings driven by a clock-work mechanism operated by a weight lowered to the base of the tower. In all but the most sophisticated lighthouse, this had to be rewound manually, the diuturnity governed by the revolution of the optic and the height of the tower.
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This short walk to the Point of Ayr lighthouse is great place to spot winter birdlife
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The nature trail will lead you through a shingle beach and then onto the Marram Dunes before reaching a large heath. The centre itself is set on an ecologically important 5 mile stretch of sand-dune coastline from Cronk-y-Bing to the Point of Ayre. Offshore wildlife enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see some of the many local seabirds.
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Point of Ayr Lighthouse Talacre, Wales This 1776 beacon on the coast of Wales is said to have a ghost called Raymond, the last lighthouse keeper. Been Here? 89 Want to Visit? 173 The lighthouse.
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The Point of Ayre Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse, sited at the Point of Ayre at the north-eastern end of the Isle of Man.It was designed and built by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of prolific writer and novelist Robert Louis Stevenson, and was first lit in 1818, making it the oldest operational lighthouse on the island.
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The Point of Ayre ( Manx: Kione ny Hayrey) is the northernmost point of the Isle of Man. It lies at the northern end of Ramsey Bay 6 miles (10 km) north of the town of Ramsey. The point can be accessed by the A16 road from Bride. Point of Ayre lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on the Isle of Man, is located here. Point of Ayre.