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Walker’s paradise

From picturesque glens and cascading waterfalls to coastal trails and challenging summits, there’s an island walk for everyone

As the only entire nation in the world to be recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere, a visit to the Isle of Man offers up exceptional natural beauty and hundreds of miles of marked walking trails.

Head out on your own adventure or join other hikers on a guided walk.

Plant community, Natural landscape, Cloud, Sky, Flower, Mountain, Sunlight, Vegetation

Douglas

Ballasalla

Port St Mary

Port Erin

Dalby

Peel

Kirk Michael

Sartfield

Point of Ayre

Ramsey

Maughold

Laxey

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Manx Gaelic for ‘The Way of the Gull’, this long distance hiking trail takes you around the circumference of the island, along stunning coastline cliffs and golden sandy bays. The Raad ny Foillan is split into 12 stages and can be tackled however you wish, from a 3-day strenuous challenge to a gently-paced week-long walk.

Raad ny Foillan

100 miles

Sky, Water, Cloud, Azure, Beach

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Look out for local birdlife, including hen harriers and curlews, on this highland walk that takes you along the island’s central crest.

Central Summits

6.2 miles

Coastal and oceanic landforms, Cloud, Water, Sky, Beach, Lake

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Home to the tallest waterfall on the island, Inneen Vooar standing at over 40 metres high, this rugged and dramatic glen offers up picturesque settings with plentiful opportunities for nature photography.

Dhoon Glen

Fluvial landforms of streams, Body of water, Natural landscape, Plant, Spring, Waterfall, Watercourse, Chute, Biome

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With its bridged gorge, leafy ferns and tumbling waterfall, this lush glen feels like someplace from a fairytale story.

Glen Maye

Natural landscape, Terrestrial plant, Ecoregion, Wood, Watercourse, Tree

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Featuring moorland, valley, coastal footpath, ancient woodland and waterfalls, this longer hike shows you the very best the island has to offer.

South West Summits & Niarbyl Coast
12.5 miles

Natural landscape, Cloud, Sky, Afterglow, Highland, Sunlight, Plant, Terrain

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Taking in five summits over 1,000 feet, including two of the island’s highest summits, this challenging walk rewards hikers with incredible 360 degree views of the island’s stunning landscapes.

North East Summits Five Peaks challenge
6.7 Miles

Luggage and bags, People in nature, Hiking equipment, Outdoor recreation, Sky, Cloud, Mountain, Shorts, Travel, Bag

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Grassy paddocks, natural woodland, children’s playground and a charming cafe make this peaceful glen a popular spot for families of all ages.

Laxey Glen

People in nature, Natural landscape, Botany, Branch, Wood, Vegetation, Twig, Sunlight, Tree

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Steeped in history, this small glen features a heritage water wheel next to the natural stream and a miniature railway run by local enthusiasts.

Groudle Glen

Natural landscape, Plant, Window, Wood, Branch, Tree, Grass, Building

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A magical and enchanting Victorian glen with mossy boulders, a sparkling stream and a wooden sculpture of the ‘Wizard of Mann’.

Ballaglass Glen

Fluvial landforms of streams, Natural landscape, Terrestrial plant, Riparian zone, Water, Ecoregion, Tree, Branch, Watercourse

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- Raad ny Foillan coastal path

- Summit walk

- Glen

Slope
Gesture

Find your island walk

Click map icons to explore

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Douglas

Ballasalla

Port St Mary

Port Erin

Dalby

Peel

Kirk Michael

Sartfield

Point of Ayre

Ramsey

Maughold

Laxey

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2

3

4

5

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11

Slope
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Gesture
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Manx Gaelic for ‘The Way of the Gull’, this long distance hiking trail takes you around the circumference of the island, along stunning coastline cliffs and golden sandy bays. The Raad ny Foillan is split into 12 stages and can be tackled however you wish, from a 3-day strenuous challenge to a gently-paced week-long walk.

Raad ny Foillan

100 miles

Sky, Water, Cloud, Azure, Beach

Learn more

Learn more

Look out for local birdlife, including hen harriers and curlews, on this highland walk that takes you along the island’s central crest.

Central Summits

6.2 miles

Coastal and oceanic landforms, Cloud, Water, Sky, Beach, Lake

Learn more

Learn more

Home to the tallest waterfall on the island, Inneen Vooar standing at over 40 metres high, this rugged and dramatic glen offers up picturesque settings with plentiful opportunities for nature photography.

Dhoon Glen

Fluvial landforms of streams, Body of water, Natural landscape, Plant, Spring, Waterfall, Watercourse, Chute, Biome

Learn more

Learn more

Natural landscape, Terrestrial plant, Ecoregion, Wood, Watercourse, Tree

With its bridged gorge, leafy ferns and tumbling waterfall, this lush glen feels like someplace from a fairytale story.

Glen Maye

Learn more

Learn more

Featuring moorland, valley, coastal footpath, ancient woodland and waterfalls, this longer hike shows you the very best the island has to offer.

South West Summits & Niarbyl Coast
12.5 miles

Natural landscape, Cloud, Sky, Afterglow, Highland, Sunlight, Plant, Terrain

Learn more

Learn more

Taking in five summits over 1,000 feet, including two of the island’s highest summits, this challenging walk rewards hikers with incredible 360 degree views of the island’s stunning landscapes.

North East Summits Five Peaks challenge
6.7 Miles

Luggage and bags, People in nature, Hiking equipment, Outdoor recreation, Sky, Cloud, Mountain, Shorts, Travel, Bag

Learn more

Learn more

Grassy paddocks, natural woodland, children’s playground and a charming cafe make this peaceful glen a popular spot for families of all ages.

Laxey Glen

People in nature, Natural landscape, Botany, Branch, Wood, Vegetation, Twig, Sunlight, Tree

Learn more

Learn more

Steeped in history, this small glen features a heritage water wheel next to the natural stream and a miniature railway run by local enthusiasts.

Groudle Glen

Natural landscape, Plant, Window, Wood, Branch, Tree, Grass, Building

Learn more

Learn more

A magical and enchanting Victorian glen with mossy boulders, a sparkling stream and a wooden sculpture of the ‘Wizard of Mann’.

Ballaglass Glen

Fluvial landforms of streams, Natural landscape, Terrestrial plant, Riparian zone, Water, Ecoregion, Tree, Branch, Watercourse

Learn more

Learn more

- Raad ny Foillan coastal path

- Summit walk

- Glen

Slope
Gesture

Find your island walk

Click map icons to explore

Douglas

Ballasalla

Port St Mary

Port Erin

Dalby

Peel

Kirk Michael

Sartfield

Point of Ayre

Ramsey

Maughold

Laxey

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Slope
Gesture
Gesture
Gesture
Gesture
Slope
Slope
Gesture
Slope

Manx Gaelic for ‘The Way of the Gull’, this long distance hiking trail takes you around the circumference of the island, along stunning coastline cliffs and golden sandy bays. The Raad ny Foillan is split into 12 stages and can be tackled however you wish, from a 3-day strenuous challenge to a gently-paced week-long walk.

Raad ny Foillan

100 miles

Sky, Water, Cloud, Azure, Beach

Learn more

Learn more

Look out for local birdlife, including hen harriers and curlews, on this highland walk that takes you along the island’s central crest.

Central Summits

6.2 miles

Learn more

Learn more

Coastal and oceanic landforms, Cloud, Water, Sky, Beach, Lake

Home to the tallest waterfall on the island, Inneen Vooar standing at over 40 metres high, this rugged and dramatic glen offers up picturesque settings with plentiful opportunities for nature photography.

Dhoon Glen

Fluvial landforms of streams, Body of water, Natural landscape, Plant, Spring, Waterfall, Watercourse, Chute, Biome

Learn more

Learn more

Natural landscape, Terrestrial plant, Ecoregion, Wood, Watercourse, Tree

With its bridged gorge, leafy ferns and tumbling waterfall, this lush glen feels like someplace from a fairytale story.

Glen Maye

Learn more

Learn more

Featuring moorland, valley, coastal footpath, ancient woodland and waterfalls, this longer hike shows you the very best the island has to offer.

South West Summits & Niarbyl Coast
12.5 miles

Natural landscape, Cloud, Sky, Afterglow, Highland, Sunlight, Plant, Terrain

Learn more

Learn more

Taking in five summits over 1,000 feet, including two of the island’s highest summits, this challenging walk rewards hikers with incredible 360 degree views of the island’s stunning landscapes.

North East Summits Five Peaks challenge
6.7 Miles

Luggage and bags, People in nature, Hiking equipment, Outdoor recreation, Sky, Cloud, Mountain, Shorts, Travel, Bag

Learn more

Learn more

Grassy paddocks, natural woodland, children’s playground and a charming cafe make this peaceful glen a popular spot for families of all ages.

Laxey Glen

Learn more

Learn more

People in nature, Natural landscape, Botany, Branch, Wood, Vegetation, Twig, Sunlight, Tree

Steeped in history, this small glen features a heritage water wheel next to the natural stream and a miniature railway run by local enthusiasts.

Groudle Glen

Natural landscape, Plant, Window, Wood, Branch, Tree, Grass, Building

Learn more

Learn more

A magical and enchanting Victorian glen with mossy boulders, a sparkling stream and a wooden sculpture of the ‘Wizard of Mann’.

Ballaglass Glen

Learn more

Learn more

Fluvial landforms of streams, Natural landscape, Terrestrial plant, Riparian zone, Water, Ecoregion, Tree, Branch, Watercourse

- Raad ny Foillan coastal path

- Summit walk

- Glen

Slope
Gesture

Find your island walk

Click map icons to explore

The best way to experience the Isle of Man is on foot, and there are plenty of trails to choose from. Filter by length, difficulty and location, or choose a heritage walk to one of the island’s historic sites, like the Great Laxey Wheel.

Self-guided walks

People in nature, Plant community, Natural landscape, Slope, Vegetation, Grass, Terrain

Learn more

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Discover panoramic views, Celtic heritage, fern-filled glens and more as you ascend 25 of the island’s highest summits across eight scenic walking routes. Walk as single routes or take on a multi-day challenge.

Summit hikes

People in nature, Luggage and bags, Cloud, Sky, Mountain, Shorts, Plant, Terrain, Landscape, Travel

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From wildlife-watching walks to guided tours of historic sites, there are plenty of certified and knowledgeable operators offering a variety of organised hikes. You can even explore the island’s mythical past on a ghost walk.

Guided walks

Learn more

Learn more

The best way to experience the Isle of Man is on foot, and there are plenty of trails to choose from. Filter by length, difficulty and location, or choose a heritage walk to one of the island’s historic sites, like the Great Laxey Wheel.

Self-guided walks

People in nature, Plant community, Natural landscape, Slope, Vegetation, Grass, Terrain

Learn more

Learn more

Discover panoramic views, Celtic heritage, fern-filled glens and more as you ascend 25 of the island’s highest summits across eight scenic walking routes. Walk as single routes or take on a multi-day challenge.

Summit hikes

People in nature, Luggage and bags, Cloud, Sky, Mountain, Shorts, Plant, Terrain, Landscape, Travel

Learn more

Learn more

From wildlife-watching walks to guided tours of historic sites, there are plenty of certified and knowledgeable operators offering a variety of organised hikes. You can even explore the island’s mythical past on a ghost walk.

Guided walks

Learn more

Learn more

There’s so much to explore on this island! Often described as Britain in miniature, you can experience the rugged wilderness of Scotland and the quaint coastal beaches of Cornwall in just one walk.

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Go-Mann Adventures

Join qualified Isle of Man tour guide, Dr Andrew Foxon, on a guided half, short or full day walk in a range of beautiful locations across the island. He also offers bespoke routes to suit your preferences, as well as courses in navigation for those looking to improve their skills.

People in nature, Plant community, Sky, Cloud, Sunglasses, Shorts, Mammal, Happy, Tree

Learn more

Learn more

There’s so much to explore on this island! Often described as Britain in miniature, you can experience the rugged wilderness of Scotland and the quaint coastal beaches of Cornwall in just one walk.

"

"

Go-Mann Adventures

Join qualified Isle of Man tour guide, Dr Andrew Foxon, on a guided half, short or full day walk in a range of beautiful locations across the island. He also offers bespoke routes to suit your preferences, as well as courses in navigation for those looking to improve their skills.

People in nature, Plant community, Sky, Cloud, Sunglasses, Shorts, Mammal, Happy, Tree

Learn more

Learn more

Fancy winning a free holiday?

Fill in the form below for a chance to win a three-night stay for two people including transport, accommodation and an excursion worth £200.

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Where will your island getaway take you?

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Fancy winning a free holiday?

Fill in the form below for a chance to win a three-night stay for two people including transport, accommodation and an excursion worth £200.

Where will your island getaway take you?

Learn more

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