Footpath Friends is a volunteer-run group working alongside the Department of Infrastructure, to maintain and repair overgrown and damaged footpaths and hiking trails across the Isle of Man.
Footpath Friends help to protect the island’s natural resources by repairing and maintaining footpaths in the natural environment, many of which have existed for centuries.
Footpath Friends is also helping to develop the Manx economy as they are working with Visit Isle of Man to promote hiking, cultural and environmental holidays, attracting more visitors to the island.
Their work also means that sites of cultural and historical interest will be preserved and it is easier for the public to access these sites safely.
Footpath Friends leaves footpaths in a much better condition and enhances the environment in various areas including wildlife, flora, fauna and drainage.
Footpath Friends regularly engages with the local community and has already signed up more than 760 volunteers (October 2020) with many more expected during 2021 and beyond.
Footpath Friends help to protect the island’s natural resources by repairing and maintaining footpaths in the natural environment, many of which have existed for centuries.
Footpath Friends is also helping to develop the Manx economy as they are working with Visit Isle of Man to promote hiking, cultural and environmental holidays, attracting more visitors to the island.
Their work also means that sites of cultural and historical interest will be preserved and it is easier for the public to access these sites safely.
Footpath Friends leaves footpaths in a much better condition and enhances the environment in various areas including wildlife, flora, fauna and drainage.
Footpath Friends regularly engages with the local community and has already signed up more than 760 volunteers (October 2020) with many more expected during 2021 and beyond.
