a
a
a
a
a
a
For more info -
or to support us,
please get in touch:
prowl@manx.net
PROWL, 1 Castle Street,
Castletown, IM9 1LF
Or call Ian on:
01624 837 059
a garden of remembrance
Our campaign is specifically concerned with winning back access to the circular route around the famous lighthouse at Dreswick Point.
This footpath is part of the circular coastal footpath around the Langness peninsular. It leads from the carpark to the east coast, then follows the sea past the Herring Tower, around the back of the lighthouse, and then back along the west (Castletown side) coast of Langness.
To view a map - SCROLL DOWN THIS PAGE
What is the campaign all about?
Access to more than 1/4 of a kilometre of Manx coastline at Langness was removed in October 2006. Since then Public Rights of Way Langness, an group of local people, has worked with government to re-open these 250+ metres of footpath. Scroll down this page to see a map showing the obstructed path.
The circular footpath is already a public highway
PROWL believes the closure can be lawfully challenged by our government under Section 88 of the Highways Act.
The act states that, "Where a way over any land… has actually been enjoyed by the public as a right and without interruption for… 21 years, the way is to be deemed to have been dedicated as a highway unless there is sufficient evidence that there was no intention during that period to dedicate it…”
Since October PROWL has collected hundreds of supporters, including 75 who’ve walked the circular path without obstruction for more than 21 years. Between then and now there has been no attempt by any landowner to either close the footpath, or to indicate that they wish to restrict the access of Manx people to their southern-most peninsular.
10 good reasons to support the campaign to preserve access to Langness
f
f
1. Access to Langness' circular footpath has never previously been restricted
f
2. Manx law allows the circular path to be made official
f
3. Local politicians need your support to save the footpath
f
4. Local people have enjoyed the rugged beauty of Langness for generations
f
5. Langness sees more birds and butterflies than any other part of the island
f
6. Langness is the southern-most tip of the Island, and perfect for watching seals
7. Preserving access is a matter of principle - not personality
f
8. Langness is a national Area of Special Scientific Interest ASSI)
f
9. Scattered ashes of family members make Langness a garden of remembrance
f
10. If the circular footpath at Langness is closed for good - what will be next?
To see information about the Attorney
General's position - Please click here
See the position of the Mariners' Graveyard? - Please click here
x
See the position of the Mariners' Graveyard? - Please click here
Working to
preserve access around Langness
for our children and grandchildren
for our children and grandchildren