Manx National Glens is a collective term for a series of
glen
A glen is a valley, typically one that is long and bounded by gently sloped concave sides, unlike a ravine, which is deep and bounded by steep slopes. Whittow defines it as a "Scottish term for a deep valley in the Highlands" that is "narrower ...
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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
Friends
The Friends of the Glens is an informal volunteer organisation dedicated to promoting the Manx glens.
Website of Friends Of The Glens
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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
Geography of the Isle of Man
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