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.
Castletown, Scarlett Point & Balladoole
10am – 1pm, 6th July 2025
This walk is the perfect way to experience the views of the sea and big skies that captivated Knox. The Island’s early mysterious history and Celtic/Viking origins are evident at Balladoole, a rich archaeological site with not only a Keeil, but a Viking ship burial and an even more ancient burial ground. The route includes sections of the Raad ny Foillan (“Way of the Gull”) and a country lane to Balladoole.
- Start Point: Castletown Town Hall
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- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Toilets: At start point
- Walking Terrain: Coastal footpath and a quiet single lane road. The Balladoole site is grass and there are rabbit holes
- Total ascent: 340 ft
- Distance: 6 miles
Image: Scarlett from Castletown, by Archibald Knox (MNH 1954-5625) – 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
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