Raad ny Foillan - Niarbyl to Port Erin, Isle of Man, UK and Ireland - Trail Running Directory

Pure coastal path beauty.

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Last Updated: 25th Sep 2026

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Grunt Factor: 35 ?

Gnarl Factor: 53 ?

15.7km

Length of run

1380m

Total Ascent

1400m

Total Descent

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Point to Point (one way)

Very hilly

Beach

Coastal

Open farmlands

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

30%

Sealed Road

Gravel / Boardwalk

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +17.40%

Average Downhill Gradient: -17.70%

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Estimated Times to Run

4:00

Slow

2:30

Moderate

1:45

Fast

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This is a section of the full Raad ny Foillan, starting from Niarbyl, head south along the coastal path, following this on the ups and downs along the coast. Aftrer about 1.3km (just under a mile), the track heads inland slightly, before then turning a sharp right at a farm cottage, and up a rough gravel track.

Soon you'll bear right again and head downhill back alongside the coast, before a decent climb back up as you start the ascent of Cronk ny Arrey Laa.

From the summit, head straight up and over, down the southern slope to the Sloc carpark. From here, a fairly brutal blimb takes you up along the tops of Lhiattee ny Beinee before some awesome views as you descent down intto Fleshwick Bay.

And then, after a few hundred metres up the road, it's another brutal climb up Bradda Hill / Cronk Vradda - the last one of the day before a beauiful steady rolling downhill towards Port Erin.

There are a few different paths once closer to Port Erin - this route sticks close to the bay, and then finishes at the train station.

This trail includes the peaks Bradda Hill / Cronk Vradda and Cronk ny Arrey Laa.

Stunning views as you'd expect from a coastal path on the Isle of Man.

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Distance from Patrick:

28 km

Driving time from Patrick:

35 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Navigation Rating:

Moderate.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Compass, Map

Availability of Water:

None on route - take plenty.

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