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Raad ny Foillan and more — My Isle of Man hiking adventure

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Long Distance Hikes

Raad ny Foillan and more — My Isle of Man hiking adventure

Hiking Collection by Adventurer Nic

Raad ny Foillan and more — My Isle of Man hiking adventure

10 routes

53:12

236km

5,410m

On the back of a Tour Du Mont Blanc cancellation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, I began to look for something closer to home and a new adventure idea was born. An island I’d admired from the Western Fells of the Lake District for many years, I decided I wanted to explore the Isle of Man. There are 11 peaks on the Isle of Man that are over 1,500 feet (450 m) and there’s also an established coastal…

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Raad ny Foillan

158km

2,690m

2,690m

Last updated: November 17, 2024

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#1.

Isle Of Man Coast Path Day 1 Raad Ny Foillan

26.9km

05:35

360m

360m

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Isle Of Man Coast Path Day 2 Raad Ny Foillan

25.6km

05:15

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Isle Of Man Coast Path Day 3 Raad ny Foillan

33.8km

08:24

1,350m

1,330m

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Isle Of Man Coast Path Day 4 Raad ny Foillan

25.0km

05:19

170m

180m

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Isle Of Man Coast Path Day 5 Raad ny Foillan

25.9km

05:20

90m

110m

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Isle Of Man Coast Path Day 6 Raad ny Foillan

16.8km

04:28

970m

450m

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Isle Of Man Coast Path Day 7 Raad ny Foillan

23.2km

05:49

930m

940m

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Isle Of Man Coast Path Day 8 Raad ny Foillan

18.5km

04:31

290m

770m

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Isle Of Man Coast Path Day 9 Raad ny Foillan

23.4km

04:51

600m

570m

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Isle Of Man Coast Path Day 10 Raad ny Foillan

16.8km

03:40

280m

310m

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Raad ny Foillan Start Point

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The Raad ny Foillan, the Isle of Man’s long-distance coast path, is a circular hike so in fairness you could start it wherever you like along the route! But we …

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Herring Tower

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In the south of the Isle of Man, in the centre of the Langness Peninsula, lies the Herring Tower, built in 1823. You can enter the tower and find a …

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Langness Lighthouse, Dreswick Point

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Dreswick Point is actually the most southerly point on the Isle of Man’s mainland. The lighthouse stands 62 feet (19 m) tall and was built in 1880. The keeper’s cottages were once owned by TV personality Jeremy Clarkson.

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Castle Rushen

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A marvellous medieval castle in the centre of Castletown on the Isle of Man. Construction is believed to have started as early as the 10th century. It provides a great backdrop to Market Square. The castle is now a museum.

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View of Chapel Bay

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Rounding Chapel Bay along the Victorian Promenade into Port St Mary along the Raad ny Foillan, I was struck by how much I loved entering the small towns along the …

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The Sugarloaf Sea Stack

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Seeing this 165-foot (50-m) sea stack near the Chasms on the southwest coast of the Isle of Man has to be one of my biggest Highlights of the Raad ny …

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The Chasms

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A shelter, once a cafe, overlooks the Chasms of the Isle of Man. These are remarkable deep gashes in the earth, some wider than others. In summer they are surrounded by rich purple heather.

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View of the Calf of Man

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This is a very windy place when I visited, but fantastically invigorating. The word 'calf' derives from the Old Norse word ‘kalfr’, which means a small island lying near a larger one.

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Raad ny Foillan Obelisk - Port Erin

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There are four obelisks along the Raad ny Foillan, the Isle of Man’s coastal path. This one at Port Erin is the most southerly of the four. It was the …

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Milner's Tower

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Milner's Tower is on Bradda Hill just outside Port Erin on the Isle of Man. It was built to honour William Milner - a resident of Port Erin who invested …

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Bradda Hill Summit Cairn

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Bradda Hill 234m, Port Erin, Isle of Man (Marilyn).

Another fantastic weather day at Port Erin in the the southern Man area hiking Bradda Hill. A wonderful coastal walk full …

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Cronk ny Arrey Laa Summit

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At 1,434 feet (437 m), Cronk ny Arrey Laa is the second highest hill in the south west of the Isle of Man. Its name translates to 'Hill of the …

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South Barrule Summit and Iron Age Hill Fort

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South Barrule is the highest point in the south of the Isle of Man, at 1,585 feet (483 m). The remnants of a fort lie on the summit - some …

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Niarbyl Bay

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What a wonderful spot! We walked into Niarbyl Bay on foot on our Port Erin to Peel stage of the Raad ny Foillan long-distance trail. This area feels very remote …

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Collection Stats

Activities

10

Distance

236 km

Duration

53:12 h

Elevation

5,410 m

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