Tower of Refuge walk attracts thousands
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Around 3,000 people have taken part in a guided charity walk to the Isle of Man's Tower of Refuge in Douglas harbour.
The tower was built in 1832 as a refuge for sailors after the semi-submerged rock caused a number of shipwrecks.
The Manx landmark on Conister Rock in Douglas was the idea of the RNLI founder, Sir William Hillary.
Mike Howland of the Douglas RNLI said: "It was fantastic to see so many people showing such interest."
According to Mr Howland, it is only possible to walk to the tower during the spring and autumn low tides and people should not attempt to reach it on their own.
The walk raised more than £2,500 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Organisers Douglas Development Partnership hope it can become an annual event.