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.Official Official Website

Many of these glens (in Manx, glion or glan) are to be found in wooded, steep river cuttings.

List of National Glens Name Image LocationBrief notesBallaglass Glen Central MaugholdOn 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 BallaughParking facilities very limited. 5 acres, about 600 m long, features the Cave of the Winds Bradda Glen and Headland Adjoins Port ErinNot physically a glen. Leads toward Bradda Head and Milner's Tower. Colby Glen ColbyFormed historic boundary between Arbory and Rushen parishes. 5 acres, along Colby River Dhoon Glen South MaugholdOn A2. Has MER halt. Height span of nearly 200 metres. Length about 1 km; waterfall. Elfin Glen & Claughbane Woods Adjoins S of RamseyAccessed from Ramsey Hairpin Glen Helen On A3, N of St John'sOn TT course Glen Maye Village of same namePatrick parishFamous waterfall Glen Mooar Michael parish, on A4 NB Not the only place on the island called Glen Mooar Glen Wyllin Adjacent to Kirk MichaelExtends south to Cooildarry Groudle Glen On A2 about 1 mile E of OnchanHas 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 OnchanClose to Groudle Glen Port Soderick Glen Forms part of boundary between Braddan and Santan. 15 acres; on Crogga River. Has steam railway stationSilverdale Glen Near BallasallaMainly level. Has children's playground Tholt-y-Will Glen On 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.Website of Friends Of The Glens

See also Sulby Glen

References

External links National Glens of the Isle of Man Information about the Glens and Plantations of the Isle of Man