Where to see bats

If you want to see a bat flying on a warm summer evening at dusk or sunset, try these spots around the island known for having lots of bats:

• Laxey Glen Gardens and the Washing Floors
• Mooragh Park, Ramsey
• Summerhill Glen, Douglas
• Onchan Wetlands
• Glen Vine to Unions Mills old railway line
• Kiondroghad Road, Andreas
• Bishopscourt Glen
• Glen Maye waterfall walk
• Peel to The Raggatt river walk and Glenfaba bridge
• Colby Glen
• Poulsom Park, Castletown
• Silverdale Glen
• Port Soderick

Remember to have warm clothes, midge repellent and a torch. Don’t go alone – some places can feel strange in the dark!