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Manx National Glens

Coordinates: 54°10′N 4°30′W / 54.167°N 4.500°W / 54.167; -4.500
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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

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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 Olt Falls, within Tholt-y-Will Glen, in early 1900s postcard image On A14 near Sulby Reservoir As of October 2017 not fully accessible due to damaged bridge.

Friends

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The Friends of the Glens is an informal volunteer organisation dedicated to promoting the Manx glens.[2]

See also

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References

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54°10′N 4°30′W / 54.167°N 4.500°W / 54.167; -4.500