Walk in Footsteps of Archibald Knox – Sulby Loop

The artist and designer, Archibald Knox, was anonymous and elusive, an intensely private man who did not seek to promote himself, but whose soul and creativity live on in his extraordinary art and designs. These walks will take us into the Manx countryside where you can experience for yourself the place that inspired Knox and deepen your understanding of the man himself. Walking is a sensory way to experience a place and a visceral way to appreciate Knox and his work. As we walk and talk about Knox’s life and legacy, there will be time to pause and take in the wonder of the light and the views, that are not that much different now, than as he experienced them.

Sulby Loop

10am – 12 noon, 6th April 2025 or 1st November 2025

Knox lived in Sulby village from 1902 to 1905 and drew inspiration from the dramatic Sulby Valley which dominates the view as you look towards the hills. Along the main road, which is part of the TT course, we will see Knox’s studio and house (now called Brookville and Brookdale). A little further along the road is Mill Race Cottage, the grounds of which were once Knox’s “half acre of gold” marigolds. Across the road is a house called Harbor Springs, that was once the post and telegraph office. He worshipped at St Stephen’s church.

Start Point: Car Park at Sulby Claddagh
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Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Toilets: Lezayre Community Hall, or if closed, ask at the Sulby Glen Hotel
Walking Terrain: This is a level walk, using public footpaths, and quiet country roads. We will cross the main road twice
Distance: 4.2 miles
Ascent: 64 feet