Roadworks force Parish Walk route to change
Sat, 07 May 2016
Competitors taking part in this year's Manx Telecom Parish Walk will follow a slightly different route.
The normal passage through Peel has been disrupted - as a result the start line at the NSC in Douglas will be moved by 2.5 metres.
Extra marshals will direct walkers along Athol Street instead of Michael Street - the road isn't pedestrianised so organisers say safety will be the top priority.
Entries for the 85-mile race walk close tomorrow - race director Ray Cox says it won't to change things too much:
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