Isle of Man Cross the Island Picture 1
Next departure:
Please Call for Details
Best Time of Year: Year Round
Isle of Man Cross the Island Challenge Weekend
Trek Adventure
A unique opportunity to traverse on the UK’s islands over a weekend. Easily accessible by ferry, you’ll start on the most northerly point on the island, Point of Ayre, where on a clear day you can see England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. You’ll walk south down the coast to Ramsey then walk inland along the Millennium Way. You’ll summit rolling hills then head onto the West coast which you’ll follow to the most southerly point of the Isle of Man. An incredible weekend with a variety of walking: beach, hill and cliffside.
Itinerary
Day One
Meet in Liverpool’s Bootle Dock to take the 3 hour ferry to Douglas on the Isle of Man. You’ll check into your accommodation in Douglas, then head into town for a dinner, briefing, and to build excitement for the challenge ahead.
Day Two
After a filling breakfast, you’ll transfer up to the Point of Ayre Lighthouse, the most northerly point on the Isle of Man. You’ll walk along the flat coastline to warm up the legs for 10km to Ramsay. After a coffee stop, you’ll walk inland to meet the Millennium Way, a long-distance route that takes in the highlights of the island. The terrain will change to gravel track, following rolling moorland hills. It’ll feel remote with fantastic views of the route ahead to the finish point tomorrow. After a 35km day, you’ll finish in Crosby with the transfer waiting to take you back to your accommodation in Douglas and a hearty meal.
Day Three
After an early start, you’ll be transferred to yesterday’s finish in Crosby. A leisurely start along the river will wake you up before reaching St Johns where the undulating day begins. The route winds over a couple of hills then reaches the west coast, which will be followed along the clifftops to the southern point of the island, Calf Sound. The transfer will take you back to Douglas for a celebratory meal and drinks.
Day Four
The following morning you’ll take the ferry back to Liverpool and make your journeys home.
What is a Level 3.5 Trekking Challenge Like?
These challenges are either longer, higher, or span several days. In the case of single day events, you can expect up to 12 hours trekking. In the case of a multi day trek, you can expect lower daily durations - but of course - the effort is sustained over a longer period. You need to be keen on physical exercise for these events, and to enjoy taking exercise, and to do it regularly. Longer duration long haul treks are likely to be easier in terms of the physical walking, however, you will need to be more resilient - due to simple living conditions - ie using same clothes for several days, lack of washing facilities, simple food, and maybe camping - this forms an integral part of the challenge.
How Fit Do I need to be to join a Level 3.5 ‘Trek’?
You need to have good endurance for these events. You must be used to doing very long walks in the countryside - 7 hours + . You should be doing regular exercise - possibly with some running. Your running speed will be around 10-11 minute miling, and you should be able to run a minimum of 4 to five miles. If you do not run, you should be concentrating on other types of exercise - but for longer periods of time (i.e. sessions in excess of 1.5 hrs.) - these other forms of exercise should be at a moderate to high level.
Equipment Required
Medikit
Suncream, blister repair kit, plasters, vaseline, painkillers, sunbloc
Washkit
Pack towel (lifesystems recommended), soap (small bar)
shampoo (not a full size bottle!), toothbrush, toothpaste (small size)
Hill walking items
Sleeping bag or sleeping bag liner - please check whether you require a sleeping bag
Day sack (25-35 litre)
Rucksack liner(s) / plastic liner(s)
Bladder system (highly recommended - or other water bottles e.g. exercise bottle/Nalgene bottle)
Walking poles (highly recommended)
Sun hat (wide brimmed), neck scarf
Lunches - you may wish to pre-pack lunches, but please check this with us
Snack foods - we recommend good slow burning items - nuts, dried fruit, cereal bars etc.
Warm clothing
Lightweight fleece, medium weight Fleece
Lightweight gloves, heavy gloves (mitten type recommended)
Fleece hat, balaclava
Trek Clothing
Long cotton trekking trousers, 1 pair tracksuit bottoms
Comfortable trekking shirts (long/short sleeved)
Walking boots (broken in with ankle protection)
Gaiters (appropriate to moor wilderness / moorland treks - please ask!)
Walking socks, liner Socks, underwear
1 change of casual evening wear
Waterproofs
Outer Fully Waterproof Jacket (Gore-tex, E-vent) & Outer Waterproof Bottoms
Other
Toilet roll / pack of travel tissues, spare lace, camera, film / memory card / spare battery
Wallet, credit cards, cash, sunglasses, spare comfortable shoes, penknife
Mobile phone (packed in a plastic bag deep inside your day pack!), emergency rations (energy foods - for the tough days on trek), head torch with spare batteries and bulb
Kit Hire
It is possible to hire equipment via our specialist kit hire providers Outdoor Hire Ltd. We have negotiated a 10% discount for all our mountain challengers.
Notes on Trekking Events
Trek the Mountains of the World with Adventure Cafe, and our fantastic team of qualified leaders. From the UK, to the Alps, Pyrenees, Atlas Mountains, Himalayas and even Kilimanjaro. Put our International Mountain Leaders to the test! Check.
Adventure Cafe Booking Terms and Conditions
By booking an event with Adventure Cafe, you agree to these standard terms of booking. Please ensure that you read the appropriate document for your type of event carefully.
Adventure Cafe Terms & Conditions - For all types of event
To Reserve Your Space on this Challenge
You should fill in the Google Form - linked here below, and then please call us on 01823 444 246 to advise of your payment method. We can accept card payments over the phone, or Bank Transfer.
Please note that your space is not confirmed until you have received your booking receipt.
CLICK HERE:
Adventure Cafe Challenge Booking Form - For Challenge Events