E8 – DALBY POINT AND NIARBYL BAY Key Characteristics • Rocky indented coast with various small coves and beaches. • Steep sea cliffs with wave cut platform at Niarbyl Point • Gentle to steeply sloping medium sized arable and pastoral fields shelve down to sea, divided by substantial sod hedges with gorse and some deciduous trees. • Open and extensive panoramic coastal views south from Niarbyl Point to Calf of Man. • Colour and movement of the sea contrasts with the coastal landforms, and combine to create a dramatic landscape. Overall Character Description Gentle to steeply sloping medium sized arable and pastoral fields, divided by substantial Manx hedgerows with gorse, descend to steep grassy slopes (with some areas of soil slippage) and these subsequently shelve down to jagged rocky cliffs by the sea. Various small coves and small sandy beaches are located at the foot of the cliffs, where small streams such as the Lagg and Kylley descend to the sea in waterfalls. Niarbyl Poin
