Crosby & Old St Runius Church

Join me for a walking tour through the beautiful Manx countryside to see the landscapes that inspired Archibald Knox’s work. These immersive walks offer a sensory experience allowing you to feel and apreciate the essence of Knox’s artistry. Along the way, you’ll gain unique insights into his life and legacy, with plenty of time to pause, take in breathtaking views, and connect deeply with the surroundings much as he did.

Knox watercolour of Slieau Whallian

10am – 1pm, 19th April 2025, 2nd November, 2025, 22nd March 2026

Start Point: Old Church Road at the Heritage Trail – by Marown Playing Fields

Price £20, plus optional donation. Book through Manx National Heritage

This walk takes us along the Heritage Railway with views from the floor of the valley of Greeba Mountain and Slieau Whallian. After we have walked up to Archallagan Plantation, there are views across the valley and towards Peel and Douglas of the hills. Old St Runius churchyard is the home of one of Knox’s most impressive designs.

What 3 Words: examiners.quality.shaver

Toilets: At the playing fields, next to the bowling green.

Walking Terrain: Heritage trail, greenway lane, footpaths through Archallagan plantation, an unpaved track, Old St Runius churchyard and a downhill section of the Millennium Way, on Old Church Rd with no pavement. There are trip hazards such as tree roots, uneven and potentially slip hazards if the ground is wet.

Distance: 5.98 miles

Total ascent 610ft

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