Chicken Rock

#3965 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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The Chicken Rock Lighthouse is an active 19th-century lighthouse, located on Chicken Rock, an isolated island at the southern end of the Isle of Man. Completed in 1874, the 44-metre-high tower is constructed of tapered granite and was designed by David and Thomas Stevenson. The need for the light on Chicken Rock was identified as early as 1866, due to the problem of fog obscuring the two lights on the nearby Calf of Man. As these lights formed a transit with the Chickens, the loss of any one exposed shipping to danger. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°2'16"N, 4°50'21"W

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RushenUnited Kingdom

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Chicken Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mull Hill, Bradda Hill, Isle of Man Railway Museum, Port St Mary.

3.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mull Hill
96 min walk • 'Mull Hill is a small hill in the exclave of Rushen Parish at the southern end of the Isle of Man, just outside the village of Cregneash. It is the site of a chambered cairn called Mull Circle or Meayll Circle. Near the summit of the hill also lie the remains of a World War II Chain Home Low RDF station.
5.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bradda Hill
141 min walk • Bradda Hill is a headland some 2 kilometres north of the village of Port Erin on the Isle of Man. It is not to be confused with Bradda Head which is about 2 kilometres to the SW.
4.6 miNE
Museum
Isle of Man Railway Museum, Port Erin
119 min walk • The Isle of Man Railway Museum in the village of Port Erin in the Isle of Man is a small museum of the history of the Isle of Man Railway from its founding in 1873 to the present, including the now-closed lines that served Peel, Ramsey and Foxdale, and the remaining line to Port Erin which forms part of the southern terminus.
4.9 miNE
Village
Port St Mary
125 min walk • One of the highlights of Port St Mary is its stunning coastline, which boasts breathtaking views of the Irish Sea. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the sandy beaches, feel the refreshing sea breeze on their faces, and even dip their toes in the crystal-clear...
~120 ftE
Island
Chicken Rock
1 min walk • Chicken Rock, part of Rushen parish, is the southernmost island administered by the Isle of Man. It lies southwest of the Calf of Man, 4.5 kilometres off Spanish Head on the Manx mainland. The most prominent feature of the rock is the 19th century Chicken Rock Lighthouse.
1.2 miN
Island
Calf of Man
31 min walk • Located off the southern tip of the Isle of Man, the Calf of Man is a small, uninhabited island that offers a unique and secluded escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This rugged and windswept landscape is a haven for wildlife, with seabirds, seals,...
2.4 miNE
Island
Kitterland, Port Erin
62 min walk • Kitterland is an islet in the Calf Sound between the Isle of Man and the Calf of Man in the Irish Sea. Kitterland is currently owned by the Manx National Trust and has a wealth of bird and marine wildlife.