Manx National Glens
Introduction right'''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.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 ColbyForms boundary between Arbory and Rushen parishes. 5 acres, along Colby River Dhoon Glen 150px South MaugholdOn A2.Has MER halt. Height span of nearly 200 metres. Length about 1 km; waterfall. Elfin Glen & Claughbane Woods 150px Adjoins S of RamseyAccessed from Ramsey Hairpin Glen Helen On A3, N of St John'sOn TT course Glen Maye 150px Village of same namePatrick parishFamous waterfall Glen Mooar 150px Michael parish, on A4 NB Not the only place on the island called Glen Mooar Glen Wyllin 150px Adjacent to Kirk MichaelExtends south to Cooildarry Groudle Glen 150px On A2 about 1 mile E of OnchanHas MER halt and its own railway Laxey Glen 150px Laxey; near Laxey Wheel Lhergy Frissel Adjoins S of Ramsey Molly Quirk's Glen & Bibaloe Walk 150px 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 framelessNear BallasallaMainly 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 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.
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