New access point for Tower of Refuge walk

The access point for a popular annual walk out to the Isle of Man's Tower of Refuge has been changed for safety reasons, organisers have said.

Douglas City Centre Management's guided walk to the Douglas Bay landmark, only reachable during very low tidal conditions, is set to begin at about 17.45 BST.

Access onto the beach for the start of the walk has been changed to Broadway Slipway.

It follows the usual access point of the steps from Loch Promenade being deemed "unsafe for public use" by the Department of Infrastructure (DoI), organisers said.

The tower was built in 1832 by RNLI founder Sir William Hilary as a shelter for the crews of vessels wrecked on the nearby reef.

Thousands of people join the walk to the structure each year.

Organisers said those planning to take part should wear "appropriate" footwear, as Conister Rock and the footway could be "uneven and slippery", and dog owners were reminded to keep their pets on leads.

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