Port Erin is probably the island’s most popular beach but next door is a lovely little spot away from the crowds. Reporter James Campbell took the opportunity to have a dip at Spaldrick beach and it was his best swim of the summer. Here, he explains why.
Wild swimming has exploded since Covid and ever-growing numbers of people are embracing the cold water therapy to soothe body, soul and mind. For me though, wild swimming is all about rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Swimming in the sea is something most of us just did growing up in the Isle of Man and there were no grand labels.
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Despite growing up here, for some reason I have never swam there despite it probably being the most tropical-looking inlet on the island when the conditions are right. I have taken advantage of our Indian summer and managed to swim at Laxey beach a few times in the last couple of weeks. But my favourite dip of the year is definit.