The Tower of Refuge Walk to take place next month

Thu, 10 Aug 2023

On September 1, the ever popular Tower of Refuge walk will make its return after last year’s hiatus.

The annual event has been held since 2012, but last year due to “a lack of large spring tides during the lighter nights” prevented it from happening.  

The Tower Insurance sponsored event is in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). It will start around 6:15pm and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Douglas City Centre Manager Oliver Cheshire said: “We are delighted to announce the return of the Tower of Refuge Walk. It is such a popular community event with both locals and holidaymakers and has attracted many thousands over the last decade.

“A lack of large spring tides during the lighter nights prevented it from happening in 2022 so it’s great to be back, in partnership with Isle of Man Coastguard and, once more, the sponsorship of Tower Insurance for which we are extremely grateful."

Tower Insurance managing director Emmet McQuillan added: “This will actually mark a decade of Tower Insurance sponsoring the walk.

“It is always eagerly anticipated and the fact that, other than last year and in 2020 due to Covid, huge crowds have flocked to Douglas, shows how enjoyable it is for many. We look forward to seeing as many people as possible and supporting the tireless work of the RNLI.”

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