Spring and Summer Walks 2024
Explore the Isle of Man with Manx Walks.
Manx Walks on Thursdays - a leisurely ladies’ walk with time for lunch at the end.
March came in like a Lion and it's still roaring. However, the blossoms are blooming, the days are getting longer, and warmer walking weather is on the way.
If you’re a visitor, a day out on a guided walk is a leisurely way to explore the island. Joining a group that includes Manx residents is a good way to find out more about the island - or the skeet in local parlance. If you are a local, it’s a great way to rediscover the island and explore places you haven’t been to for years. If you have recently retired or gone part-time, this is an easy-going outdoor activity in friendly company. Walking is inexpensive and fun, and it’s got loads of health benefits.
Manx Walks offers weekly, small group, guided walks that are island-wide, gentle, approximately 4-6 miles long and take approximately 3 hours. At the end of the walk, you’ll have the option of joining the group for lunch or snacks at a nearby pub or café.
Here is a list of walks I have planned until the end of August. The schedule may change, depending on weather conditions, trail closures or special requests. I have included some hill walks and I will let you know the ascent and descent beforehand so that you can decide if it is suitable for your fitness level.
4th April – Stoney Mountain
11th April – Glen Helen, the Beary
18th April – Cringle, Corlea
18th April – Park Llewelyn
25th April – Maughold Broughs
2nd May – Glen Dhoo
9th May – Ballaglass
16th May – NO WALK CATRIONA IS OFF ISLAND
23rd May – Glen Auldyn
30th May - Scarlett
6th June – Baldrine, Clay Head
13th June – Orchid Walk Ballaugh Curraghs
20th June – Brandywell to Ballacobb
27th June – Glen Wyllin, Spooyt Vane
4th July – Arrassey, Slieau Whallian
11th July – NO WALK CATRIONA IS OFF ISLAND
18th July – Bradda Head
25th July – Langness, Derbyhaven
1st August – Glen Maye to Peel
8th August – Point of Ayre
15th August – Kallow Point to Chasms
22nd August – Dhoon Glen
29th August – Brandywell to Injebreck
Group size is limited, so if you would like to join any of the walks, you will need to reserve a place. To do so, please email catriona@manxwalks.im. Once you’re signed up, I will send you information about where we will meet, footwear etc. .If I decide that a walk is not suitable because of weather conditions, I may substitute another route and would notify people who have signed up for a walk.
If there are no spaces left on the Thursday walks, take a look at the Friday walks that Manx Walks and Walking.im put on together. They are larger groups and slightly longer walks (usually about 6 miles), but the pace is still gentle, with plenty of time to stop and take in the views and enjoy the day.
Each walk is £10 pp (payable on the day). walks start at 10:00am and finish approx. 2 to 3 hours later.
I look forward to meeting you and taking a walk together.
Catriona