October 2020
We meet at Hango Hill and begin with a look at this site of burials, execution and feasting! We follow the coast by King William’s College and Ronaldsway airport to Derbyhaven, then past the lime kiln and the Smelt and to visit inside the medieval St Michael’s Chapel and the Derby Fort on St Michael’s Isle. A real walk through history!
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A great mix of coastal walking and wildlife,with the medieval and modern history of the Isle of Man. Beginning at Castle Rushen, we follow the coast past Hango Hill, through Derbyhaven and onto Langness to see the Iron Age and Norse promontory forts, the landmark tower, the Provider stone, and then on to the medieval chapel and Derby fort on St Michael’s Isle. Look out for birds of the shore and sea.
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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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Some of the highlights of Andreas: Kirk Andreas and the cross collection, RAF connections in and around Andreas airfield, the history of the farm buildings at Smeale Farm, Knock-e-Dooney Viking ship burial and keeill (early Christian chapel).
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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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A walk to the highest point in the south of the Isle of Man to visit the Iron Age hill fort and settlement on South Barrule and find out what the Round Table really is – a bronze age burial cairn.
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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.
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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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Carols around Cregneash 3km/2 miles – Moderate – Gentle Pace Meet at Cregneash car park for departure at 10:30am NGR SC 190 674; https://what3words.com/reversed.dozes.gulls A stroll around Cregneash village and the area around it with stops for carol singing. Route chosen will depend on the weather! Leader: Andrew Foxon gomannadventures@gmail.com 07624 480129 Max number of places 20 Booking essential £5 per person Part of the Isle of Man Festive Walking Festival 2020
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The Bradda Head Christmas tree hunt 7km/4.5 miles – Hard – Faster Paced Meet at Bradda Glen car park for departure at 10:00am NGR SC 193 697; Post code IM9 6PJ; https://what3words.com/chiming.sugared.shaming Walk through Bradda East and West towards Fleshwick then hike up the steep slope of Bradda Head to find the Christmas tree! Return via Milner’s Tower to Bradda Glen and café. Bring walking poles. Leader: Andrew Foxon gomannadventures@gmail.com 07614 480129 Max number of places 12 Café at end of walk Booking essential £10 per person Part of the Isle of Man Festive Walking Festival 2020
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