These pictures show the scale of the damage caused by Storm Darragh to two island forests.

On Monday, walkers and cyclists were warned to avoid all of the Isle of Man’s plantations until a full assessment of the Storm Darragh damage had been carried out.

More than 200 trees were toppled as a result of the storm over the weekend which saw gusts reach 80mph and left homes without power and roads shut.

South Barrule Plantation has been deemed unsafe to visit and has been closed to the public until further notice,

The main car park remains open to service the Ape Mann and Laser Mayhem businesses, which continue to operate.

The Isle of Man Government later confirmed that extensive damage had been reported across many of the island’s other plantations and glens, with hundreds of trees uprooted.

Archallagan Plantation was also badly affected, forcing the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture's Forestry, Amenity and Lands Directorate to close the forest and its three car parks to the public

The government said that a full assessment of the damage will take several days to complete and is urging everyone to avoid all plantations until further notice for safety reasons.

A spokesperson added: ‘Fallen trees, unstable ground, and blocked paths present significant hazards, even in areas that may appear unaffected.

‘We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding as we prioritise safety and work to restore these areas.’