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Please follow this link to our new Isle of Man Coastal Footpath website.
Walking Holiday on the highlights of
The Isle of Man
Enjoy a self-guided hiking tour experiencing the highlights of the Isle of Man in the UK.
This easy walking holiday is great for train enthusiasts, and also offers an amazing variety of terrain, from the rugged cliffs, mountains, moorland, glens, beaches and dunes.
Suggested Tour Duration:
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
flexible
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:
steam trains
electric railways
Snaefell Mountain
castles
coast
You start this hiking tour on the Isle of Man by arriving in Douglas. There are ferry services from Liverpool and Heysham, or you can fly into Isle of Man airport.
You take the steam train to Ballasalla and then walk back to Douglas along the coastal footpath, 15 miles. Shorter options are available from Santon for a 10 mile walk, Port Soderick for a 5 mile walk, or strolling around Ballasalla and Castletown and taking the train back to Douglas.
You take the steam train to Port Mary and then walk to Castletown along the coastal footpath. On reaching Castletown you can explore the castle before taking the steam train back to Douglas.
You take the steam train to Port Erin and then walk around the peninsular to Port Mary, with optional visit to Calf of Man. On reaching Port Mary you take the steam train back to Douglas.
You take the electric railway to Laxey and then walk back to Douglas along the coastal footpath, 10 miles. Shorter options are available from Baldrine for an 8 mile walk, or Groudle Glen for a 3 mile walk.
You take the electric railway to Laxey and spend the day exploring the Laxey Valley and the Laxey Wheel, with optional trip on the mountain railway to Snaefell, the highest point on the Isle of Man at 621 metres (2,037 ft). At the end of the day you take the electric railway back to Douglas.
You take the electric railway to Ramsey and then walk to Laxey along the coastal footpath, 13 miles. Shorter options are available from Ballajora for a 7 mile walk to Laxey, Ballaglass for a 6 mile walk to Laxey, or Dhoon Glen for a 3 mile walk to Laxey. From Laxey you take the electric railway back to Douglas.
You depart after breakfast, or spend some time exploring.
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on Isle of Man
- accommodation at high quality accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- unlimited travel on Isle of Man trains and buses
- return transfer airport or ferry terminal to accommodation in Douglas
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries, maps and guide book
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on Isle of Man
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- additional days
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and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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By Ferry from Liverpool or Heysham
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Travel Insurance We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let's Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following: cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays. This is in addition to our existing booking conditions. |
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