The Locality .........
Location : : The Dalby Bunkhouse is on the West Coast of the Isle of Man, on the coast road between Peel and Port Erin, with views over the Irish sea.
Dalby village is home to approx. 120 of us; with few amenities other than a defibrillator, a limited bus service from Peel to and from the village, the Church and school/community rooms, and our local Village Shop situated in the Hub. But, there is the Niarbyl Bay Restaurant which is open daily form 10am until 8.00pm throughout the season., and is only 10 min walk away!
Situated on the Raad ny Foillan ( the coastal footpath circumnavigating the island) The Hub Bunkhoue offers the opportunity for an overnight stay or a prolonged visit and is ideal for hikers and bikers, bird watchers, star gazers, meditators, artists , poets, and anyone else who loves open spaces. We have stunning walks right from the door, with glens and woodlands through to mountains, cliffs and rocky shores.
Day walks include the highly scenic areas of Niarbyl; Eary Cuslin; Lhagg ny Killey, Cronk ny arree laa; South Barrule: Dalby Mountain; Glen Rushen Glen Maye and Peel ........ see images below
The nearest town is Peel 5 miles to the North, and Castletown 8 miles to the South
Public transport : there is a bus service between Dalby & Peel ( Number 4 bus) and an additional bus route between Dalby and Port Erin runs on Sundays in the season. There may be changes to the services during TT week and MGP.
Dalby village is home to approx. 120 of us; with few amenities other than a defibrillator, a limited bus service from Peel to and from the village, the Church and school/community rooms, and our local Village Shop situated in the Hub. But, there is the Niarbyl Bay Restaurant which is open daily form 10am until 8.00pm throughout the season., and is only 10 min walk away!
Situated on the Raad ny Foillan ( the coastal footpath circumnavigating the island) The Hub Bunkhoue offers the opportunity for an overnight stay or a prolonged visit and is ideal for hikers and bikers, bird watchers, star gazers, meditators, artists , poets, and anyone else who loves open spaces. We have stunning walks right from the door, with glens and woodlands through to mountains, cliffs and rocky shores.
Day walks include the highly scenic areas of Niarbyl; Eary Cuslin; Lhagg ny Killey, Cronk ny arree laa; South Barrule: Dalby Mountain; Glen Rushen Glen Maye and Peel ........ see images below
The nearest town is Peel 5 miles to the North, and Castletown 8 miles to the South
Public transport : there is a bus service between Dalby & Peel ( Number 4 bus) and an additional bus route between Dalby and Port Erin runs on Sundays in the season. There may be changes to the services during TT week and MGP.
These views are all within relatively easy walking from the door of the Bunkhouse............