Manx National Glens

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
NameLocationBrief notes
Ballaglass GlenCentral MaugholdOn river Cornaa. Has MER halt. Former forestry land, 16 acres, former corn mill
Ballure WalkAdjoins S of RamseyHas MER halt. Runs along short stretch of A15 road.
Bishopscourt GlenOn A3 between Kirk Michael and BallaughParking facilities very limited. 5 acres, about 600 m long, features the Cave of the Winds
Bradda Glen and HeadlandAdjoins Port ErinNot physically a glen. Leads toward Bradda Head and Milner's Tower.
Colby GlenColbyForms boundary between Arbory and Rushen parishes. 5 acres, along Colby River
Dhoon GlenSouth MaugholdOn A2. Has MER halt. Height span of nearly 200 metres. Length about 1 km; waterfall.
Elfin Glen & Claughbane WoodsAdjoins S of RamseyAccessed from Ramsey Hairpin
Glen HelenOn A3, N of St John'sOn TT course
Glen MayeVillage of same name
Patrick parish		Famous waterfall
Glen MooarMichael parish, on A4NB Not the only place on the island called Glen Mooar
Glen WyllinAdjacent to Kirk MichaelExtends south to Cooildarry
Groudle GlenOn A2 about 1 mile E of OnchanHas MER halt and its own railway
Laxey GlenLaxey; near Laxey Wheel
Lhergy FrisselAdjoins S of Ramsey
Molly Quirk's Glen & Bibaloe WalkAdjoins OnchanClose to Groudle Glen
Port Soderick GlenForms part of boundary between Braddan and Santan. 15 acres; on Crogga River. Has steam railway station
Silverdale GlenNear BallasallaMainly level. Has children's playground
Tholt-y-Will GlenOn A14 near Sulby ReservoirAs 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
  1. Official Official Website Archived 2013-05-26 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Website of Friends Of The Glens


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