Without a doubt, the hardest to reach Cornish-design engine house I have visited anywhere in the world! However, if you are careful, you can walk/scramble down to a boulder strewn beach via an old zig zag path that starts from a gully on the cliff top around the corner from Bradda Head. I wouldn't be too happy attempting this in wet or windy conditions as it is steep and exposed in places and there is a tricky scree slope to cross. We did this in dry, sunny conditions and, as as we had our climbling gear with us, we made use of it by roping up and donning our helmets just in case.
But you can only reach the engine house this way at low tide as it would be impossible to cross the cove when the tide is in, or possibly even when there is a strong onshore wind.
Once down, you're in for a real treat 😉 The engine house is one of the most majestically sited anywhere and there are lots of things to look at and ponder over at the site. Sadly, access to the workings is not allowed at the moment due to the Manx Government restricting underground access on health and safety grounds. The Manx Mines Group is working hard to try and reverse this ruling and have made some progress. Please repect this ruling, as hopefully access can be reinstated to bone fide mine explorers through their group in the future.
Meanwhile, hope you get down there and can then swap notes with Manxman, Martin Critchley and myself. Enjoy!!
Den heb davaz a gollaz i dir