May 2022
Shore to summit – Laxey to Snaefell summit & back Full day hike 8 hours – Strenuous rating We start at Laxey promenade and touch the water in Laxey Bay, then head up Minorca Hill and explore the Neolithic chambered tombs at King Orry’s Grave. Taking tracks, and paths through farmland and open moorland we ride up the side of Slieau Lhean and then drop down to the Black Hut on the Mountain Road TT course. After a break we head up the steep side of Snaefell to the top of the Island and (weather permitting) see the Seven Kingdoms from [More...]
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Explore a real treasure box of coastal geology and archaeology: stone which has its origins in tropical seas & lagoons and volcanic activity; archaeological sites including Balladoole fort, the Viking ship burial, Keeill Vael (St Michael’s chapel) and Close ny Chollagh promontory fort.
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Blow away those cobwebs with a walk over Bradda Head, visit Milner’s tower, see the remains of mining activity with spectacular views over Port Erin Bay and the Calf of Man. Then walk down into Fleshwick and back to Port Erin the easy way!
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We explore St Patrick’s Church, Jurby, with its Norse crosses, RAF connections and cemetery then walk past Keeill Kickle, Ballateare and the site of Killane mill. We then dip into the wetlands of Ballaugh Curragh and walk back by Jurby airfield and the new transport museum. From Ancient Viking sites to the RAF; from local wildlife to the chance of seeing a wallaby.
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We visit the impressive Celtic and Norse farmstead at the Braaid; then walk through Chibbanagh Plantation to the medieval fort known as Santon Broogh – probably a motte (timber ‘castle’) site.
Find out moreWe head to the top of Snaefell the easy way by the Snaefell Mountain Railway (additional ticket needed, cost not included)–or get off at the Bungalow to walk to the top; then head from the highest point on the Island along the rounded ridge to Clagh Ouyr and North Barrule, and on to Ramsey past Ballure Reservoir and Plantation. A linear walk over some of the Isle of Man’s wild hill and moorland landscapes with views over hills and the northern plain.
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Explore part of the parish of Maughold and discover two of the finest Neolithic burial tombs on the Island. Visit the Quaker burial ground and enjoy the views to North Barrule and Maughold Head.
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Take in the views on one of the best coastal walks in the British Isles! We explore near the Chasms (deeply fissured rock formations), the Sugarloaf (home to kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills), the promontories of Black Head and Spanish Head, and views over the Sound to the Calf of Man and Kitterland with their colonies of seals…..and much more.
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Starting at the National Arboretum we explore the Royal Chapel of St John and Tynwald Hill. We gradually walk up the side of Slieau Whallian, then follow tracks over the hills to Patrick, with its connections to Knockaloe internment camp, and return to St John’s on the old Peel to Douglas railway line. A real mix of lowland and upland views and landscapes.
Find out moreBlow away those cobwebs with a walk over Bradda Head, visit Milner’s tower, see the remains of mining activity with spectacular views over Port Erin Bay and the Calf of Man. Then walk down into Fleshwick and back to Port Erin the easy way!
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Explore part of the parish of Maughold and discover two of the finest Neolithic burial tombs on the Island. Visit the Quaker burial ground and enjoy the views to North Barrule and Maughold Head.
Find out moreTake in the views on one of the best coastal walks in the British Isles! We explore near the Chasms (deeply fissured rock formations), the Sugarloaf (home to kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills), the promontories of Black Head and Spanish Head, and views over the Sound to the Calf of Man and Kitterland with their colonies of seals…..and much more.
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