May 2021
The National Navigation Award Scheme Bronze Navigator Award is a course to develop navigation and map reading skills using tracks and footpaths through the countryside and hill land. The course runs over two days and includes both training and an assessment of personal skills.
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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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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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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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Starting from Dalby Mountain Nature Reserve car park we pass Kerroodhoo Plantation as we head to Eary Cushlin and then on to the Early Christian chapel at Lag ny Keeilley. We walk the lonely coastal tracks and enjoy spectacular views down the west coast of the Isle of Man exploring one of the most atmospheric and isolated chapels on the Island.
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The Castle challenge: from Peel Castle to Castle Rushen through some superb southern landscapes following an old route linking the ports of Peel and Castletown. This linear walk leads us alongside the River Neb then along the line of the old Peel–Douglas railway line to Glenfaba Mill. We follow the coastal footpath to Glen Maye, inland to the foot of South Barrule, and head for the Silverburn, passing Rushen Abbey on our way to Castletown.
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The Hill & Mountain Skills scheme is a great way to develop your personal skills and confidence in all elements of hill and mountain walking. From planning a coastal walk to navigating in complex terrain, these courses are an ideal opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy the countryside. THIS IS NOT THE HILL AND MOORLAND LEADER SCHEME
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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.
Find out moreExplore 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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