Maps and Guides

Printed on two sheets split into the North and South of the Island, this 1:25,000 (two and a half inches to one mile) map is an essential reference for walkers and mountain bikers. It shows footpaths, cycle routes and places open for public ramblage and other places of scenic interest. Well known walking routes such as Raad Ny Follan , the Millennium Way and Steam Heritage trail are all marked.

The maps are provided in a clear plastic wallet
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IOM Ordnance Survery Landranger map which provides all the information you need to get to know the Island, whether you are a visitor or a local resident.
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This map features places of tourist and historic interest, plus five town centre street maps.
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Produced by the British Geological Survey in conjunction with the Isle of Man Government, this map details the Geological structure of the Isle of Man
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Contained within the rocks of the Isle of Man is a dramatic story covering 500 million years of earth's history involving drifting continents, changing sea-levels and extremes of climate. The remains of many of these great events can be seen on the Island - if you know where to look!

This colourful map shows you the places to visit, features to look out for and the way to interpret them. It contains a wealth of diagrams, photographs, explanatory text and details of all the main geological events on the Island.


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Published in May 2012, this is now the 6th edition of this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide. It tells the full story of what makes the Isle of Man such an interesting and memorable place to visit. and includes places to see, maps, car tours, walking ideas, cycle trails and street plans
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This book is written in the form of touring itineraries and includes details of many attractions and inspiring ideas for places to visit. There is also some local history as well as helpful maps indicating the main areas of interest.

The guide is suitable for single travellers, couples and families.
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Everything the visitor needs to know about the Island's heritage landscape climate flora and fauna.
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This is a full colour guide that allows you to make the most of the Isle of Man's unique transport system.

In this new, revised and updated book Stan Basnett tells the fascinating story of the Manx railway system, including the Manx Electric Railway from Douglas to Ramsey, the Snaefell Mountain Railway and the Steam Railway from Douglas to Port Erin. The book also traces the fascinating history of mining and other industries on the Island.

To enable the reader to capture its wonderful history and heritage the book contains a series of walks which allows the reader to trace the history of the Isle of Man transport system and its heritage.


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This book provides an ideal mix for a scenic walk; outstanding scenery, fascinating history, atmospheric legends, key heritage sites and delightful pubs and real ale. If you have a few days on the Isle of Man and want to seek out the best of Mann, this book will introduce you to the picturesque island and brings together walks, heritage sites and refreshment stops.
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This guide includes: 40 walks in and around the Isle of Man full colour photographs and OS mapping and information on the lsland's flora and fauna.
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The Raad ny Foilan or Way of the Gull, is a 96 mile footpath around the Isle of Man. Splendid scenery is encountered throughout, from the ruigged sea cliffs and mountain moorland in in the south, to the glens, beaches and dunes of the north. It passes sites of historic interest and peaceful havens.

Two other walks that are decribed in the book are The Millennium Way which follows the ancient route of the kings from Ramsey to Castletown whilst the Herring Way takes a traditional route from Peel to Castletown.
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This booklet has been produced to introduce people to the Island's superb hills and moorlands. It includes a series of walks off the beaten track which are easy to follow and in areas of great natural beauty.

A guide with 23 walks around the Isle of Man detailing distances and durations and over recognised routes that are in most cases well waymarked

A selection of short walks in the North of the Island, the longest of which is seven miles. All the walks are over recognised routes.
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This book is a selection of walks of apporximately 5 miles in length on footpaths, tracks and country lanes in the southern half of the Isle of Man
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The Isle of Man offers some of the most spectacular and varied diving in the British Isles. The coastline is unspoilt and the water relatively unpolluted. The marine life is highly diverse, the underwater visibility genreally superb and dive sites outstanding.

Here is British diving virtually unsurpassed, and a dive guide that is meant to be used by both local and visiting divers who wish to take advantage of all the Isle of Man can provide underwater.