Isle of Man Coastal Path Walking Holidays
Rediscover the simple pleasures of walking countryside unchanged for hundreds of years, all within the tranquillity of an island on our Isle of Man walking holidays. Only a short hop across the Irish sea from the UK mainland, The Isle of Man is a world away from the stresses and demands of modern day living.
- Nights
- 7 to 10 Nights
- Distance
- 64.5 to 97.1 miles
- Location
- North-West England
- Difficulty
- Moderate – Moderate to Challenging
- Season
- Mar to Oct
- Price from
- £955
Highlights
Isle of Man Walking Holidays
- Visit Castle Rushen in Castletown, a Manx National Heritage Site
- Fantastic views over the landscape from the headland at Port St. Erin
- See the colourful water wheel at Laxey
- the largest of its kind anywhere
- Cross the causeway over to the beautifully preserved Peel Castle
- Scenic train journeys by steam and electric rail over the length and breadth of the island
Walking the Isle of Man
Our Isle of Man holidays follow the Raad ny Foillan, the Isle of Man Coastal Way and a 95 mile trail around the beautiful and dramatic Manx coast. Largely following the coastline, it takes you through a variety of different Manx terrain, from shingle beaches at the Ayres, over 600 ft hills, cliffs above the Sloc and the coastal sward at Scarlett.
Hiking that Brings you Closer to Nature
Its status as a leading destination in the world to explore nature has led to the island being recognised by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Region, the first time this prestigious award has been given to an entire dependency.
Measuring 33 miles by 13, there are few parts of the British Isles with so many different habitats concentrated in such a small area. Unspoilt beaches, rare flora and fauna and a landscape already known to the Celts and Vikings for over 1,000 years are very much in evidence on holidays to the Isle of Man.
For walking itineraries or further information on Isle of Man coastal routes please call 01291 689774, or e-mail our team via our contact details below.
Celtic Trails is one of Britain's most experienced walking companies with many years practice in providing tailored walking itineraries for clients who appreciate high standards of service, comfort and organisation.
Path Walkthrough
The Isle of Man coastal Path, also known as Raad ny Foillan (The Way of the Gull), is a walk from coast to coast covering craggy cliffs, pebble beaches and bays that make up the island's coastal routes. Whereas the majority of this path is coastal, there are sections that divert inland, and here walkers can expect forest tracks, country lanes and paved pathways around the island.
This does result in degree of road walking on the trail. Where this is required, it is mostly along small, quiet country lanes but there are stretches that follow the main road, especially between Douglas and Port St Mary.
Please note the landscape can be quite wild and this can be felt in some of the more uneven and overgrown sections of the route. Although maintenance of the path has progressed over the years, we have found that many sections can be harder to navigate in comparison with that of a National Trail.
Choose Your Walk
Our Isle of Man Itineraries
Douglas to Douglas
96 miles (154.5 km)IOM1a
From £1,395 Per Person
From £1,185 Per Person
From £955 Per Person
Port St Mary to Port St Mary
96 miles (154.5 km)IOM1b
From £1,345 Per Person
Key Information
- Good standard accommodation at a mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses, local Inns and B&Bs with en-suite or private facilities wherever possible
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfers
- Personal transfer between accommodation and path that form a part of our standard package
- Route planning
- Walk pack including Trail Guide and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch and dinner information, restaurant recommendations and holiday planning details
Customise your trip?
Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
Isle of Man Client Reviews
4.6/5 based on 38 reviews
"Small local type company with history of doing trips like this"
"Friendly staff, helpful insight."
"Efficient, friendly, knowledgeable. Provide plenty of information & roue info. Everything went to plan."
"Excellent"
"Celtic Trails are good and were helpful with our experience."
"Celtic Trails were very friendly and accommodating. We are considering walking some of the Welsh Coast Path in the future and will certainly consider Celtic Trails at that time."
"Celtic Trails is a well run, efficient travel company"
"Celtic Trails were well organized, and had prompt responses to any inquiries."
"Excellent service, good supporting documents and all our walk details on."
Hand-Picked Accommodation: Comfort Along the Way
We seek out the best accommodation of its type available
Points of Interest
Castle Rushen
The castle was built in the early 12th century under the ancient Norse-Gaelic kings of the isle. It's one of the best preserved medieval castles in Europe, and is now run as a museum under Manx National Heritage.
The castle features on day ten of the IOM1b itinerary. If you'd like to take a rest day at the end of your trip to familiarise yourself with the interesting history of the island, let us know and we'd be more than happy to arrange this in your itinerary.
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Customise your trip?
Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
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