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According to legend, the Isle of Man was once ruled by Manannán, who would draw his misty cloak around the island to protect it from invaders. One of the principal folk theories about the origin of the name Mann is that it is named after Manannán. The ancient Romans knew of the island and called it Insula Manavi, it is uncertain though whether they conquered the island or not. However, the Manx Gaelic for the island is Ellan Vannin, which just means island of Man.
The Isle of Man has an interesting history to discover. When walking the island's long distance trail that is called the 'Raad ny Foillan' which translates to 'The Way of the Gull', you will pass cultural heritage towns such as Castletown, Peel, Ramsey & Laxey. There are options to bathe, spot wildlife, enjoy views over to England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland and for lovers of trains there are steam, electric, mountain and horse drawn railways. People have been walking segments of this path for hundreds of years and it was first written about as a walk in as far back as 1874.
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Our team have been walking and cycling on the British Isles for over 4 decades. We are passionate about the United Kingdom, active holidays and delivering exceptional service. We have travelled to virtually every corner of the UK & Europe to bring a multi-disciplined, multicultural and whole-hearted love of all things travel.
Our active holidays on the British Isles are well priced offering great value for money. Included in your package are comprehensive route notes, maps and guide books along with bag transfers and locally-run accommodation. When you book, your trip will be fully organised by a dedicated member of our in-house team, so you will always know who you are dealing with. We take the stress out of organising your active UK island break.
We place great emphasis on researching, planning and crafting innovative island itineraries to ensure you get the very best experience out of your trip. We believe relationships are important and have been working with many of our hoteliers and local suppliers on the islands for years. This means that they know exactly what our travellers expect.
Often family run, these charming hotels range from 2 to 4 stars and provide access to local living thanks to your hosts. The hospitality is generous and their local knowledge is invaluable. Where possible, we choose locations that add to your experience.
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