Isle of Man Coastal Path. Aileen Evans

      Aileen Evans, now retired after a career in teaching and book production, has enjoyed a lifelong love of the outdoors. She has climbed, walked, skied and camped in many parts of Europe and North America and considers the Isle of Man a favourite which continually draws her to return.

      She prefers to linger on a walk, allowing time to appreciate views, to enjoy flowers and wildlife, and delve into things of historical interest.

      Aileen has always enjoyed adventure sports and sampled most, including pot-holing, wild-water canoeing and alpine mountaineering. She still particularly enjoys rock climbing and exploring remote areas on her mountain bike.

      Some of Aileen’s more memorable tours include cross-country ski-backpacking in France, walking across the remote interior of Iceland and a trek to Iceland’s North Cape, and completing the Tour of Mont Blanc and the Alpine Pass Route.

      At home in Lancashire, with her husband, Brian, and collie, Jess, she enjoys her garden, particularly the visiting birds.

      © Aileen Evans 2018

      Fourth edition 2018

      ISBN: 978 1 85284 879 8

      Third edition 2004

      Second edition 1998

      First edition 1988

      Printed by KHL Printing, Singapore

      A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

      Acknowledgements

      I would like to thank the many kind people of the island who have helped me along the way and with the writing of this guide. Thanks also to Anna Hemy, Maxwell Collister, Wendy Taylor of the Department of Tourism, John Callister, Countryside Warden, Manx National Heritage and Brian Convery of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.

      For photographs, the maps and drawings I must thank my husband, Brian, who patiently packed up at a moment’s notice to follow me round the island.

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      Front cover: Maughold Head from Dhyrnane Bay (Ramsey to Laxey)

      CONTENTS

       Preface

       Map key

       Overview map

       INTRODUCTION

       How to get there

       The best time to walk

       Accommodation

       Parking

       Public transport

       Climate

       Tides and times

       Maps and compasses

       Geology

       Nature along the footpaths

       History

       RAAD NY FOILLAN: THE WAY OF THE GULL

       Douglas to Castletown

       Castletown to Port St Mary

       Port St Mary to Port Erin

       Port Erin to Peel

       Peel to Kirk Michael

       Kirk Michael to Point of Ayre

       Point of Ayre to Ramsey

       Ramsey to Laxey

       Laxey to Douglas

       THE MILLENNIUM WAY

       Ramsey to Crosby

       Crosby to Castletown

       BAYR NY SKEDDAN: THE HERRING WAY

       Peel to Round Table

       Round Table to Junction with the Millennium Way

       Junction with the Millennium Way to Castletown

       Appendix A Glossary of Manx words

       Appendix B Selected bibliography

       Appendix C Route summary

       Appendix D IOM Coastal Footpath accommodation list