Trail running in the Isle of Man
From rugged coast to open fells and quiet glens, the Isle of Man packs a lot of trail running into a small island.
Coast, glens and open fells
There’s plenty of variety in the Isle of Man’s trails, from coastal terrain and glens to the open fell running.
Head for the high ground and there are some proper climbs, including routes around Snaefell and North Barrule. Expect rough ground, exposed sections and plenty of ups and downs.
With a lot packed into a relatively small island, there are plenty of options for putting together anything from a shorter run to a bigger day out.
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