9 - Ramsey

COASTAL FOOTPATH

Start Point of Ayre Lighthouse Grid Reference NGR NX 467049

Finish Ramsey Harbour Grid Reference NGR SC 454945

Distance 9 km / 5.5 miles

Terrain Beach walking on sand and shingle. Check tide timetable before setting o . l Family Friendly All e Section i s Highest point 5 metres / 16 feet u Public Transport • No direct bus service –nearest point is r links to/from which is served infrequently by Services 17, 17K, e Ramsey 18, 18K & 20 to Ramsey l y

Before starting out, check that the tides POINT OF AYRE allow safe passage for walking this stage on the beach. Light House The whole route is mainly on sand with some shingle, birds and the occasional Start seal as your companions. You will be walking near the foot of the impressive sand cliff s of Bride and Shellag Point, Mooragh Park deposited thousands of years ago by glaciers of the ice age. Don’t go too close as they are actively eroding but enjoy the patterns in the sand and the underlying clay.

On the beach you will fi nd water-worn lumps of granite, sandstone, limestone, small pieces of fl int and other rocks carried here from Ireland, and England by the glaciers. Gradually Head, Ramsey and North Barrule come closer into view and you reach Ramsey and its North Promenade.

Take time to explore Mooragh Park, Ramsey Harbour and the town itself.

Ramsey Beach Please check tide timetable before setting off as access is restricted at high tide.

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