Praying the Keeills 2017 Day 1 – Saturday 20 May

Service of welcome at St Patrick’s RC Church, Patrick Street, Peel, IM5 1BR (Map ref SC 242 840) at the beginning of Praying the Keeills week. Open to all – not only for those walking!

Following the service, full day walk from Peel to Kirk Michael following the Triskelion Way via Keeill Pheric a Dromma and Cabbal Pherick / Spooyt Vane, then we explore Kirk Michael’s crosses and the bishops’ graves. (Kirk Michael Messy Church will be taking place from 5 – 7pm in the church: all welcome!)

Wear stout footwear and clothing appropriate to the weather. Bring a packed lunch and drinks. Walking mostly on country roads and footpaths. (Distance 14.5 km / 9 miles; about 6 hours including stops). Please note this is a linear walk starting in Peel and finishing in Kirk Michael. Opportunity to take a bus back to Peel: times to be confirmed.