Walks on the Isle of Man - 40 walking routes

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Information Sheet
Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
30 Apr 2010
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852843991
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ISBN (10)
1852843993
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.1cm
Weight
200g
Pages
160
No. Maps
43
No. Photos
59
Originally Published
1 May 2004

The Isle of Man

A walker's guide by Terry Marsh

The Isle of Man walkers guide describes 40 walks all around the Isle of Man. The guidebook includes information (including history and Manx myth and language) to ensure a walking visit to the Isle is time well spent. Covers headlands, peaks (especially Snaefell), glens, coastal walks, beaches, cliffs. More...

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Seasons

Year-round walking on the Isle of Man is possible, although spring and summer weather is best. Read More... April, May and June are driest; May, June and July are sunniest; July and August are warmest.

Centres

Douglas, Ramsey, Castletown, Peel, Port Erin, Port St Mary, Kirk Michael

Difficulty

Easy walking, half- to full-day walks.

Must See

Point of Ayre, Snaefell, rocky coastline, lobster in Peel.
 
 

Introduction    
Location and general information    
History and culture    
Geology and vegetation    
Flora and fauna    
Climate    
The Three Legs of Man    
Getting there    
Getting about    
Accommodation    
Walking on the island

The Walks

The North
1:    Ayres, Point of Ayre and Bride   
2:    Maughold, Port Mooar and Port e Vullen   
3:    Cornaa, Glen Mona and Ballaglass Glen   
4:    Clagh Ouyr and North Barrule   
5:    Snaefell from the Bungalow   
6:    Laxey, Agneash and King Orry’s Grave   
7:    The Snaefell Mines   
8:    Sulby and the Millennium Way   
9:    Slieu Curn and Slieu Dhoo   
10:    Kirk Michael and Slieau Freoghane   
11:    Slieau Freoghane from the mountain road   
12:    Glen Mooar   
13:    Orrisdale and Glen Trunk   
14:    A taste of the Millennium Way   
15:    Glen Wyllin   
16:    Sulby Reservoir   

The South
17:    Peel Hill and Corrins Hill   
18:    Glen Maye, the coast path and Patrick   
19:    Port Erin to Peel
20:    Cregneash and Mull Hill   
21:    Glen Maye, Niarbyl Bay and Dalby Mountain   
22:    Corlea and South Barrule  
23:    Glen Maye to Glen Rushen by Dalby Mountain
24:    Cronk ny Arrey Laa   
25:    Lhiattee ny Beinnee and Fleshwick Bay   
26:    Bradda Hill   
27:    Port St Mary and Port Erin   
28:    Colby Glen, Ballakilpheric and Bay ny Carrickey   
29:    Castletown and Scarlett Point   
30:    Silverdale Glen and Ballasalla   
31:    Groudle Glen and Baldrine   
32:    Baldwin, Union Mills and Crosby   
33:    Slieau Ruy and Greeba Mountain   
34:    Port Grenaugh, Port Soldrick and Cass ny Hawin   
35:    Port Grenaugh, Pistol Bay and Santon Head   
36:    St John’s, Slieau Whallian, Patrick and the Heritage Trail
37:    Glen Maye and the Postman’s Path   
38:    Derbyhaven, St Michael’s Island and Langness   
39:    Mull Hill, Spanish Head and The Chasms   
40:    South Barrule    

Appendix A: Longer waymarked walks    
Appendix B: Useful addresses and organisations    
Appendix C: Bibliography    
Appendix D: Glossary of Manx terms and place names

 
 
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