Raad ny Foillan - Douglas, Isle of Man - Long Distance Hiking Trails on Waymarking.com

The start of the Raad ny Foillan (The Way of the Gull) starts and ends at the Millennium Bridge in Douglas.

Raad ny Foillan is the Isle of Man's coastal footpath and circumnavigated the Island coastline.

The trail can be completed in 4 days of strenuous days walking.

There is are lots of places to stay on the Isle of Man. You can choose to base yourself in Douglas for the duration of your visit or travel from place to place during your journey along the Raad ny Foillan.

The Raad ny Foillan booklet produced by “Visit Isle of Man” (the Isle of Man Government's Tourism body) describes the trail as follows:
"Explore some of the best coastal walking in the British Isles on cliff footpaths, quiet sandy beaches, wooded glens and farmland as you travel through a whole variety of landscapes. Each part of the
Island has its own character as you move from one landscape to another in what is sometimes called ‘Britain in miniature’. As well as the ever-present gulls there are many other species of birds, animals and marine life to accompany you along the route. The coastal paths, glens and farmland are rich in flowering plants and shrubs."

The Raad ny Foillan is well sign with blue and white sign with the text:
RAAD NY
FOLLIAN

COASTAL FOOTPATH

The signs also have a representation of a 'gull' in white.

From the Millennium Bridge the trail head south and crosses the South Quay before ascending the Gas Walk Steps (visit link)

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Recommended number of days to complete: 4.00 Distance in miles or kilometres: 153 Shelters?: No Designated campsites?: No Number of designated campsites: 0 Permit Required?: No Trail Website: [Web Link] Best Season to Hike?: Summer Coordinates of the other end's trailhead: Not Listed Overnight parking fee: Not Listed Permit Fees?: Not Listed Overnight parking coordinates: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 1: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 2: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 3: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 4: Not Listed Intermediate Trailhead 5: Not Listed

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