Appeal over off-road bikers on protected uplands

An Island charity is appealing for bikers to steer clear of protected heathland.

On Facebook, the Manx Wildlife Trust says it's had reports of motorbikes illegally accessing the areas - which contains sensitive wildlife such as ground-nesting birds.

It says species such as curlews and hen harriers are easily disturbed - and sheep are still in lambing season.

It's asking people to respect the law and protect the areas.