Over the last few days, despite best intentions I have only managed local short walks – 2 x 3+ mile walks, and today a 4 mile walk. My aim on short walks is to achieve my 10,000 steps in the nicest possible way – not too difficult when I am surrounded by beautiful countryside. Incidentally 3-4 miles will be between 6,500 and 8,500 steps so not enough on their own to complete the daily target but well on the way. I won’t bother you with the actual routes for these, but if you want details just contact me.
Wednesday evening I walked with a friend from Port Erin along the main road to Carrikey Bay, round the coast to Chapel Bay in Port St Mary, then back to PSM along roads. A nice way to catch up with friends.
Thursday, I walked down to Port Erin beach, a round trip of just over 3 miles. We have had few interesting shells lately, but many many jellyfish including moon jellyfish and some spectacular lion’s mane jellyfish. These were a good size whereas the moon jellyfish were mainly just babies washed up on the beach.
Today, I have walked to Port St Mary, along the top edge of the golf course to Perwick Bay. The tide was really far out. I don’t think I have seen so much rock exposed in that region before. I followed the coastline back into PSM on the underway, carried on towards Four Roads and then took the footpath across the fields back to Port Erin. It was a lovely afternoon and this took about 90 mins, so not a great deal of time. I would be quicker if I didn’t call in at the Coop and load myself up with potatoes, meats and veg!!
I doubt if I shall be doing a long walk this weekend and I am on duty at one of the Wildlife Reserves on Sunday, so instead of describing walks, my next blog will consider the costs and benefits of using fitness monitors.
Gill's Isle of Man Walks 