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Oct 2017
24m 42s

Listeners' Walks: Isle of Man, Glen Dhoo

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

Clare Balding's long-held wish, to sample the walking delights of the Isle of Man, is finally satisfied as she heads to the north of the Island to explore Glen Dhoo and Ravensdale. She walks in the company of local artist, Michael Starkey and guide Chris Callow, two proud Manxmen.

The walk can be found on 0S Landranger 95.

Producer Lucy Lunt.

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