Here is a list of the routes I offer. I frequently tweak the routes and add new ones when they occur to me.
I schedule roughly two walks each month through the year and advertise these on the website and through social media (be sure to ‘like’ our Facebook page).
I am happy to lead any of these routes or create a bespoke route any time that I am free. Please get in touch through the website if you would like a private booking.
The routes are listed in a roughly North to South order based on the starting point.
Slieau Managh from Sulby Claddagh – 11km, 4 hours
North Barrule from Ramsey Hairpin – 10km, 4 hours
North Barrule and the Corrany Valley – 11km, 4.5 hours
Slieau Curn and Slieau Dhoo from Glen Dhoo – 10km, 3.5 hours
Slieau Freoaghane and Sartfell via the ‘hidden valley’ – 8km, 3.5 hours
The Laxey Hills (Slieau Ruy, Slieau Ouyr and Slieau Lhean) from Agneash – 10km, 3.5 hours
Sea to Summit – Laxey to Snaefell with the option of walking back down or taking the train – 20km 6 hours for the full walk
Mullagh Ouyr and the Snaefell mines from Laxey – 14km, 4.5 hours
Slieau Ruy and Lhargee Ruy from Little London – 10km 3.5 hours
Colden hill walk – 7km, 3 hours
Slieau Lhost from the Clypse reservoir – 13km, 4 hours
Lhargee Ruy, Slieau Ruy and Greeba Mountain from Greeba – 11km, 4 hours
South Barrule from Cringle reservoir – 10km, 3 hours
Cronk ny Arrey Laa and South Barrule – 14km, 5 hours
Cronk ny Arrey Laa and Lag ny Keeilley – 9km, 3.5 hours
In addition to these hill walks I occasionally offer The Rocky Ramble which explores the fascinating geology of Langness and Scarlett and a coastal walk starting and finishing in Port Erin which visits the Sound and The Chasms. I am happy to lead coastal walks anywhere on the island.
There is always a ‘scheduled walks’ button at the top of the website for you to check on up coming walks (https://mountainactivities.im/category/scheduled-walks/) you can subscribe to email up dates on the website too. Scheduled walks are also on the booking page https://bookwhen.com/manxmountainactivities
Hope to see you on a walk soon.
John
BIO
John Barker has lived on the Isle of Man for over thirty years and in that time has walked, cycled, run, climbed, dived, watched wildlife and studied the geology of this fantastic rock in the Irish Sea. A qualified Mountain Leader, Mountain Bike Leader and Blue Badge Tour Guide for the Isle of Man, John will help you discover some of the Island’s finest trails and tracks.