Calf Sound

{{Short description|Body of water off the Isle of Man}}

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Calf Sound ({{Langx|gv|Yn Cheyllys}}) is a body of water which separates the Calf of Man island from the mainland of the Isle of Man.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Sound|url=https://www.visitisleofman.com/experience/the-sound-p1292101|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925025907/https://www.visitisleofman.com/experience/the-sound-p1292101 |archive-date=2020-09-25 |access-date=12 January 2021|website=Visit Isle of Man}} The sound - technically a strait - is about 700 yards in width, and contains the small islet of Kitterland, which is home to a large colony of seals.

The name 'calf' comes from the Old Norse word 'kalfr', which means a small island close to a larger one.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Calf of Man - Yn Cholloo|url=https://www.transceltic.com/isle-of-man/calf-of-man-yn-cholloo|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324060143/http://www.transceltic.com/isle-of-man/calf-of-man-yn-cholloo |archive-date=2016-03-24 |access-date=12 January 2021|website=Transceltic}}

A Cafe overlooking the Calf of Man offers both indoor and outdoor seating (2024).{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Sound Café|url=https://www.thesound.im/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228112415/https://www.thesound.im/ |archive-date=2021-02-28 |access-date=12 January 2021|website=The Sound Café}} The original building erected to house a visitor centre was designed to have little visual impact when looking towards the Calf of Man, partially achieved by covering the roof with turf. Today a modern building with glass walls offers views of the scenery.{{fact|date=December 2024}}

There is car parking available. The bus service from Port Erin ceased in 2024.