Bradda Head

Bradda Head is a rugged headland and a dog owner paradise that shelters Port Erin Bay from the north, rising to a height of 116 m (382 ft).

Milner’s Tower can be seen on the top of Bradda Head. This was built in 1871 in honour of William Milner, a Liverpool safe-maker who came to Port Erin to recuperate after illness and became a great benefactor to the poor fisherman in the village. The tower is said to represent a key and lock to a safe, and you have spiral steps that take you to the top, where you get a view looking across to the Sound and the Calf of Man.

The headland is popular with dog walkers, photographers and artists. The clifftop walks up to the head and around the head via Milner’s Tower are well worth the stunning views from Milner’s Tower along the coastline. The marked Coronation Footpath shows the easy route, but you can take many alternatives depending on your appetite to explore.

The head has plenty of benches where you can take a few minutes to enjoy the view or rest.

The headland was mined for copper and lead, and you can see many remnants of this era around the area but also if you look carefully you can spot an engine house tower at the waterline below Milner’s Tower.