Archallagan

Archallagan is a working plantation and forest located on the Isle of Man, popular with walkers and mountain bikers. The forest has a diverse landscape with marshy bog land, rough moorland, and a variety of vegetation. It is home to a range of wildlife, including rabbits, hares, wood pigeons, song birds, and moorland nesting birds. The forest has several walking routes, including a 2.5-mile trail, and is also suitable for mountain biking, with way-marked trails for beginner and experienced riders. Archallagan is a great place for families to visit, with child-friendly trails, play areas, and picnic sites. The forest also has a rich mining history, with the Cornelly mines located in the north, and offers orienteering and geocaching activities