This year's Walking Festival in full swing

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 01:00

This year’s Walking Festival has attracted more than 150 people to the Isle of Man.

The annual event, which is organised by Isle of Man Tourism, started on Sunday and will run until Friday.

All walks are led by experienced guides and vary in difficulty including the 95 mile coastal footpath the Raad Ny Foillan.

Speaking to 3FM, festival organiser Mick Salmon said the event was a great way of getting tourists to the Island:

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