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All the United Kingdom the Isle of Man Port Erin

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Port Erin

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Port Erin, Isle of Man

Updated June 17, 2020

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Port Erin, Isle of Man

Isle of Man Steam Railway

A 150-year-old steam locomotive crosses the southern half of the island daily.

Port Erin, Isle of Man

Milner's Tower

A prison tower–like edifice honoring a beloved local benefactor.
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The Chasms 2.

Rushen, Isle of Man

The Chasms

This unique rock formation has become a popular walking trail.
1 mile from Port Erin
Thousla Cross 5

Rushen, Isle of Man

Thousla Cross

This concrete memorial commemorates a group of brave locals who saved the crew and passengers of a wrecked ship.
2 miles from Port Erin
Sir William Percy Cowley Memorial Stone

Rushen, Isle of Man

Sir William Percy Cowley Memorial

On the southwestern tip of the Isle of Man, a stone monument to one of the island's great conservationists.
2 miles from Port Erin

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Hassal Grave

Mysterious chains and iron stakes adorn this strange grave, with no explanation.
4 miles from Port Erin
Rushen Abbey 6

Ballasalla, Isle of Man

Rushen Abbey

Centuries after this 12th-century abbey had fallen to ruin, it became known for the strawberries and cream served in its gardens.
4 miles from Port Erin
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