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Presented in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and
Leisure
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Millennium
Way
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The Millennium Way
was the first long distance footpath in the Isle of Man, established to
coincide with the Millennium Year of Tynwald, the Parliament of the Island, in
1979.
The route of the footpath is based on the 'Regia Via', the Royal
Way to Ramsey, as chronicled in the 14th century.
The route starts from Castle Rushen in Castletown to approximately one mile from
Ramsey town square on the main road to Kirk Michael
at the foot of Sky Hill.
The Millennium Way is approximately 28
miles long, clearly signposted and can be walked in a day by the experienced
hiker. Fortunately, for the less experienced or serious walker, it can be split
into three convenient legs and by using public transport, it is possible to
start and finish at various points along the Way.
A stunning view in Autumn |
The route features some outstanding scenery and passes through
Ballasalla, Silverdale Glen, Crosby, and Baldwin
where there are public transport facilities, phones and with the exception of
Baldwin, public houses. From Baldwin the second half of the walk is over
open terrain with no facilities, generally away from roads and therefore is for
the committed and prepared walker.
Ramsey offers many eating establishments and a
bus or electric tram for homeward journeys. Similarly,
Castletown at the other end of the Way
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