Duration
Five nights
When
February 2024
Why?
Ideal touring and superb walking in peaceful scenery
The TT – one of the most famous motorcycle races in the world – is probably the main thing most of us know about the Isle of Man, a small island just 27 miles long by 13 wide.
My ignorance was as marked as the exhilarating 200mph speeds encountered by competitors on the open-road TT course. I’d shut my mind to visiting, on the grounds that motorcycle racing is not my thing. I’ve missed out on so much else.
All points of the compass
On a clear day on the Isle of Man, it’s possible to see Ireland to the west, the Lake District to the east, Scotland to the north and reputedly, Anglesey and Snowdonia to the south.
Yet while influenced by all, the Isle has a very special character, community and landscape. More uplands than I realised, more wooded glens with sparkling streams, more cultural heritage and attractions – and more campsites. And far more extraordinary scenery than I’d imagined. Every reason to step out and explore.
My tour
