New nature paths would link northern landmarks

The Manx Wildlife Trust has applied for planning permission for two new footpaths in the north of the Island.

The organisation says the routes would help connect the Ramsey Hairpin and Milntown Estate via the Hairpin Woodland Park nature reserve.

In its application, the Trust says it also wants to build a sod bank and create a new pond that it says would retain water on a seasonal basis.

And it says it's hoping the routes will be accessible for prams and prams and people with restricted mobility.