Visiting the Calf of Man - Troailt gys yn Cholloo

It is possible to reach the Calf of Man by boat from both Port Erin and Port St Mary. Look for the information panels at the harbours. These seasonal trips depend upon visitor numbers, weather and tide. If you are taking your own boat, Cow Harbour and South Harbour are the main landing places. Since both harbours are used regularly by the supply/passenger vessels servicing the Calf, please do not leave your boat unattended at these harbours.

There are wardens present on the Calf for most of the year and they will be pleased to help you during your visit. There are areas with restricted access at different times of the year because of breeding birds. Please consult local notices or the wardens for guidance.

You may need extra warm and weather-proof clothing, food and drink. Visitors are welcome on the Calf but you are asked to observe the simple rules for the protection of its wildlife. Large parties should always consult the wardens about any particularly sensitive areas. Please note that there are no toilet facilities for day visitors.

Remember that the Calf is remote and if there is an emergency, help on the island is limited, although wardens can communicate. Despite being so close, the inhabitants of the Calf can be cut off for long periods by bad weather. Visitors who find that there are difficulties leaving the Calf or in trying to re-enter the harbours of Port St Mary or Port Erin occasionally have their stay extended until conditions improve.

There is self-catering accommodation on the Calf of Man. Enquiries and bookings should be directed to Manx National Heritage on + 44 (0) 1624 648000 or through enquiries@mnh.gov.im. Since there are no shops on the Calf of Man, visitors must bring all their own provisions. Visitors are also requested to take back any waste to the main island for appropriate disposal.

If you intend to visit the Calf of Man, please follow the Calf of Man code to protect this unique habitat.

The Island is a sanctuary. There must be:

• No interference with the Calf’s wildlife
• No climbing equipment.
• Dogs are not allowed.
• No camping, lighting of fires, barbeques or use of naked flame stoves.
• No litter.
• No metal detecting.
• No digging.

Please see our Calf of Man Information Leaflet for further information and the Visitor Information page for details of opening hours.