Union Mills

Very popular, Union Mills offers three good vantage points. The Railway Inn, on the outside of the course, has an elevated beer garden with a great view of the approach. On the inside of the course, you can watch from the Church Hall or the Memorial Hall – but get there early!

Crosby Village

The high-speed section of the course leading on from Glen Vine, Crosby, is a ‘nearly-straight’ stretch of road that gently rises before dropping down towards the Highlander. Base yourself at the popular Crosby pub on a sunny day, and it’s racing bliss!  No access while roads are closed.

The Hawthorn

Another fast section of the course is located just after Greeba Castle and Greeba Bridge. Viewing is only from The Hawthorn bistro at the side of the road as you see the competitors exit Greeba Bridge and head on towards Gorselea and Ballacraine. No access during closed roads, but the pub helps make it a day out!

During TT, you can also spectate from Hawthorn Bistro as part of a hospitality package, details of which can be found here

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Ballacraine

After a high-speed seven miles, Ballacraine is a tight right-hand corner which takes the competitors onto the Glen Helen section of the course. Best viewing is from the embankment opposite Ballacraine Farm, where seating and catering facilities are available from the farmer.  Good access from Douglas and the South with ample parking on the approach road.

Glen Helen

Glen Helen has good facilities and is also a radio commentary point. As well as being able to view from the roadside entrance, you can even spectate from behind the small wall up to the wooden fence, after which it is clearly marked as a Prohibited Area. You can also climb up into the wooded area above for an elevated view of the action. No access during road closures, but there is a restaurant on site.

Cronk Y Voddy

From Sarah’s Cottage to the Cronk-y-Voddy crossroads, the land on either side of the course is mainly agricultural. You can watch from a number of spots, but check with farmers and marshals before making yourself at home (and please remember the country code and dispose of any litter responsibly). Access at the cross-roads at the end of the straight from outside and inside the circuit, and watch the very fast right-hander, or just enjoy the long view back down the straight.

Barregarrow

A spectacular and fast left-hand curve at the top of Barregarrow. Get here early if you want to get a good spot to view from—road access from outside and inside the circuit. On the inside of the course, you can walk down to the bottom of Barregarrow, but take note that viewing is very limited.

Douglas Road Corner & The Mitre Hotel

From the junction, you can see the approach to the right-hand bend into Kirk Michael. There is viewing from the Mitre Hotel with less visibility but more beer and a great atmosphere, and you must get here before the roads close!

Kirk Michael

There are a few small spots for spectators in the village itself, including Whitehouse Park, where there is a small charge on race days. Several side roads offer limited opportunities for spectating. No access while roads are closed.

Ballaugh Bridge

After getting airborne over the hump-backed bridge, the riders speed away through the village. Viewing is permitted from behind the barriers at both sides of the junction. The outside has better visibility, while the inside has the Raven Hotel. From the Raven, you can watch from the car park. Road access from inside and outside the circuit.

Quarry Bends

A spectacular sequence of right-left-right-left-right fast sweeping bends. Viewing from the Wildlife Park car park entrance is limited but very good. Please respect the Prohibited and Restricted Area signs. Limited access from Kirk Michael via a greenway road.

Sulby Crossroads

At Sulby, there’s great high-speed action as the bikes tear along the straight! Blink, and you’ll miss them. No shortage of refreshments here! The Sulby Glen Hotel is a top TT venue with loads of atmosphere, good food and good beer. Road access from inside and outside the circuit. 

Sulby Bridge

Competitors approach flat out from Sulby village and brake hard for the tight right-hand corner. Access from St Jude’s Road on the outside of the course and sit on the hedge or buy a seat on the small Grandstand.  Please respect the prohibited areas. On race days, there is usually a marquee in the field that backs onto Sulby Bridge serving light refreshments, snacks, sandwiches, etc.

Ginger Hall

Another popular spectator spot featuring one of the many real ale pubs around the course. This one gives views of the approach from Sulby Bridge around the quick left-hander and on towards the Kerrowmoor section of the course.  Road access from inside the course.

Churchtown

Excellent place to watch the racing from. Fast left-hand corner, quite bumpy with a fair bit of overtaking. There is a small charge, which goes to a chosen motorcycle charity, for pedestrian access to the fields. From there, you can take in action from Churchtown all the way down to Sky Hill.