The artist and designer, Archibald Knox, was anonymous and elusive, an intensely private man who did not seek to promote himself, but whose soul and creativity live on in his extraordinary art and designs. These walks will take us into the Manx countryside where you can experience for yourself the place that inspired Knox and deepen your understanding of the man himself. Walking is a sensory way to experience a place and a visceral way to appreciate Knox and his work. As we walk and talk about Knox’s life and legacy, there will be time to pause and take in the wonder of the light and the views, that are not that much different now, than as he experienced them.
Maughold, Cashtal yn Ard
10am – 1pm, 7th June 2025
This excursion takes us through the dramatic Ballaglass Glen, and from Glen Mona up to Cashtal yn Ard. There are views of North Barrule and to the east down to Port Cornaa and the Irish sea.
- Start Point: Car park between the Cornaa electric tram stop and the entrance to Ballaglass Glen. By car, from the A2 coast road, turn onto the Hibernian/Ballafayle Road and then turn onto the road to Ballaglass Glen
- what3words /// newts.boom.mobiles
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Toilets: The nearest public toilets are at Dhoon Glen or Maughold village car park
- Walking terrain: Uneven footpaths through Ballaglass Glen. It can be slippery underfoot and there are tree roots to contend with. Quiet lanes and country roads
- Total ascent and descent: 596 feet
- Distance: 3.89 miles
Image: The Steep Roadway (The Ards, Maughold) MNH 1954-5634 – available to purchase as a print here
Prints of more images by Archibald Knox are available to purchase here
If you would like more detailed information about the event, or to book a private group walk, please contact: Catriona Livingstone at catriona@manxwalks.im
Please note: Ticket sales are non refundable, more information available here
Your purchase helps to look after our historic sites, countryside and treasures. Thank you for your support. Isle of Man Registered Charity no. 603