PTK2023
2023 Saturday 20 May Day 1: Fenella Beach
Fenella Beach car park Peel, Isle of Man, United Kingdom10:00am Beach arrival: Service of welcome for the beginning of Praying the Keeills week at Fenella Beach, IM5 1TB (Map ref SC 241 844). (If stormy on Fenella Beach meet on south end of Peel Beach). Following the service, walk to St John’s via Peel Headlands, The Lynague, Keeill Pheric a Dromma then back to Peel [...]
2023 Sunday 21 May Day 2: Thie dy Vea, Peel
Thie dy Vea Retreat House Tynwald Road, Peel, Isle of Man, United Kingdom2:30pm – 4:30pm “A lifelong journey” at *Thie dy Vea Retreat House*, Peel, IM5 1JP (Map ref SC 247 837) Join us for a self-guided mini-pilgrimage in the walled garden at Thie dy Vea, that will provide refreshment for body, mind and soul. An opportunity to journey, reflect and wonder leading to a time of shared [...]
2023 Monday 22 May Day 3: Rushen Abbey
Rushen Abbey Rushen Abbey, Ballasalla, Isle of Man11:00am Meet at Rushen Abbey, IM9 3DB (Map ref SC 278 701) for open air worship in Manx and English within the ancient foundations of Rushen Abbey. Explore the gardens and the story of the Abbey. Bring a packed lunch to join us for refreshments at the *Abbey Church hall, Ballasalla*.
2023 Monday 22 May Day 3: St Anthony’s Pastoral Centre
St Anthony's Pastoral Centre Ridgeway Road, Onchan, Isle of Man7:30pm Evening talk by Rev Ian Faulds - “St Maughold: the Isle of Man’s forgotten patron saint.” Exploring the story of the once internationally renowned, fifth-century saint who inspired generations of pilgrims. Meet at *St Anthony’s Pastoral Centre*, Ridgeway Road, Onchan IM3 1HT (Map ref SC 397 775)
2023 Tuesday 23 May Day 4: Glen Mooar – Spooyt Vane – Cabbal Pheric
Glen Mooar car park Isle of Man, United Kingdom7:00pm Evening circular walk from Glen Mooar to Spooyt Vane, Cabbal Pheric and return via Glen Wyllin and the beach. Please bring torches or head torches. Meet at Glen Mooar car park IM6 1HL (Map ref SC 304 893). Distance 7 km/4 miles. 2.5 – 3 hours.
2023 Wednesday 24 May Day 5: coach trip
Promenade Methodist Church Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man7:00pm prompt departure Coach trip. Depart from Promenade Methodist Church, Douglas, IM1 2EQ (Map ref SC 382 756 and finishing with light supper at Colby Methodist Church. Cost £18.00 to include supper and tip for driver. Limited numbers so booking essential. Please send cheque, payable to ‘Promenade Methodist Church’, and a stamped self-addressed envelope, to ‘Praying [...]
2023 Thursday 25 May Day 6: Maughold
Maughold Parish Church Maughold village, Isle of Man2:00pm Afternoon walk in Maughold. Meet at *Kirk Maughold Church* IM7 1AS (Map ref SC 493 917) for a service, a walk along Maughold Brooghs and back to Kirk Maughold for refreshments at the end of the walk. Stout footwear recommended. Uneven surfaces and steep gradients in places. Circular walking route of 5 km/3 miles: about [...]
2023 Thursday 25 May Day 6: Thie dy Vea
Thie dy Vea Retreat House Tynwald Road, Peel, Isle of Man, United Kingdom7:30 – 9:00pm ‘Armchair Pilgrimage’ at *Thie dy Vea Retreat House*, Peel, IM5 1JP (Map ref SC 247 837). A virtual keeills walk that will engage the senses and lift the spirit. Places limited, booking essential directly with Thie dy Vea via e-mail - welcome@retreathouse.im.
2023 Friday 26 May Day 7 Old Kirk Braddan – St Matthew’s
Old Kirk Braddan Peel Road, Braddan, Isle of Man6:30pm Evening circular walk from Old Kirk Braddan. Meet in the layby at Old Kirk Braddan IM4 4LB (Map ref SC 364 768). Parking also available at New Kirk Braddan Church car park. Walk along the old railway line, through the Nunnery Grounds to *St Matthew’s* for a talk on “The Emerald Vernicle” by Rev Dr [...]
2023 Saturday 27 May Day 8: Crosby Methodist Chapel Hall – Old St Runius
Crosby Methodist Church Hall Church Road, Crosby, Isle of Man10:00am Meet at *Crosby Methodist Chapel Hall*, IM4 2HA (Map ref SC 326 793) for light refreshments then walk from Crosby along the Heritage Railway line, then ascend to Cornelly Mine, Archallagan Plantation, Old St Runius for service at 2:00pm and back to Crosby. Circular walk of 12.5km/8 miles; 5 hours with stops for lunch and [...]