Santon Gorge - Photography on the Isle of Man

Santon Gorge - Photography on the Isle of Man
Santon Burn is a watercourse in the Isle of Man.
Santon Burn near Ballaglonney
Santon Burn flowing into the Irish Sea
This small river, or burn, has its origins in the waters of Eairy in the parish of Marown (Ordnance Survey Landranger SC296779) and enters the Irish Sea at Santon Gorge close to Cass-ny-Hawin Head, just south from the bay of Port Soderick and north of Ronaldsway Airport.
The course of Santon Burn runs between the pastoral mid-island village of St. Mark's, in the parish of Malew and later via Ballalonna Glen and Fairy Bridge. The Santon Burn never enters Santon, being a border to that parish. Salmon have been recorded as far up the burn as Ballalonna Bridge (The original Fairy Bridge). In Ballalonna Glen, there is a mill race which forms part of a 15th-century flour mill, now converted into a house. Downstream is the farm house, Arragon Moar, which has been converted into the home of Dr John Taylor, the inventor, horologist and founder of Strix.

[@margarethughes3763]

I lived on the island for 17years I love it, and your views.

[@spambotful]

I love your videos! We come to the island every year for the tt races, I was gutted not to get over this year. IOM is like my spiritual home so it’s lovely to still be able to see around the island. I can pretend I’m there! 😁🙏🏼

[@IsleofManbyDrone]

Thankyou. I need to keep working on these type. I’m not exactly comfortable in front of the Camera lol

[@spambotful]

Lol you’re doing great! 👍🏼

[@manxman5825]

Santon Gorge has one of the last slithers of ancient woodland in the Isle of Man. There are Manx Oak trees, Spindle, Hazel, Ash, Aspen etc. Shame it's been completely neglected, the Ash are all dying and sheep and cattle will prevent regeneration.