Manx National Glens is a collective term for a series of glens in the Isle of Man which have been officially designated as tourist attractions. They are maintained by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The island is known for its "pocket sized" natural glens.[1]
Many of these glens (in Manx, glion or glan) are to be found in wooded, steep river cuttings.
List of National Glens
| Name | Image | Location | Brief notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballaglass Glen | Central Maughold | On river Cornaa. Has MER halt. Former forestry land, 16 acres, former corn mill | |
| Ballure Walk | Adjoins S of Ramsey | Has MER halt. Runs along short stretch of A15 road. | |
| Bishopscourt Glen | On A3 between Kirk Michael and Ballaugh | Parking facilities very limited. 5 acres, about 600 m long, features the Cave of the Winds | |
| Bradda Glen and Headland | Adjoins Port Erin | Not physically a glen. Leads toward Bradda Head and Milner's Tower. | |
| Colby Glen | Colby | Forms boundary between Arbory and Rushen parishes. 5 acres, along Colby River | |
| Dhoon Glen |  | South Maughold | On A2. Has MER halt. Height span of nearly 200 metres. Length about 1 km; waterfall. |
| Elfin Glen & Claughbane Woods |  | Adjoins S of Ramsey | Accessed from Ramsey Hairpin |
| Glen Helen | On A3, N of St John's | On TT course | |
| Glen Maye |  | Village of same name Patrick parish | Famous waterfall |
| Glen Mooar |  | Michael parish, on A4 | NB Not the only place on the island called Glen Mooar |
| Glen Wyllin |  | Adjacent to Kirk Michael | Extends south to Cooildarry |
| Groudle Glen |  | On A2 about 1 mile E of Onchan | Has MER halt and its own railway |
| Laxey Glen |  | Laxey; near Laxey Wheel | |
| Lhergy Frissel | Adjoins S of Ramsey | ||
| Molly Quirk's Glen & Bibaloe Walk |  | Adjoins Onchan | Close to Groudle Glen |
| Port Soderick Glen | Forms part of boundary between Braddan and Santan. 15 acres; on Crogga River. Has steam railway station | ||
| Silverdale Glen |  | Near Ballasalla | Mainly level. Has children's playground |
| Tholt-y-Will Glen | .jpg.webp) | On A14 near Sulby Reservoir | As of October 2017 not fully accessible due to damaged bridge. |
Friends
The Friends of the Glens is an informal volunteer organisation dedicated to promoting the Manx glens.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Official Official Website Archived 2013-05-26 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Website of Friends Of The Glens
External links
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