Cregneash

Cregneash is a small village set on the Mull Hills above Spanish Head. Until the start of the 1900's, Cregneash had hardly been touched by technology. Manx National Heritage acquired the village over a period of time and made the it into a living museum dedicated to preserving the Manx traditional ways of life. Many of the cottages are thatched and traditional ways of work and life are displayed.

Our visit

We visited this site on a warm sunny day. The preserved cottages gave a real feel of the crofters' life as it was once lived. There is car park before you enter the village. Footpaths from Cregneash take you to the coastal path. The path around Black Head and Spanish Head give spectacular views towards the Calf of Man. We recommend you combine both a visit to the village and if you are able a walk around the headland.

Getting there

• By car - Cregneash on either the A31 from Port St Mary or on Ballnahowe Road from Port Erin. From Cregneash the road to the Chasms and coast.
• By bus - The no. 1 Bus route from Douglas, Castletown, Port Erin or Port St Mary to Cregneash. From Cregneash about half a mile walk to the Chasms and the coast.
• By rail - Take the Steam Railway to Port St Mary. Then walk into Port St Mary and on to Cregneash or take the bus route no. 1.