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Manx National Glens is a collective term for a series of
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National Glens of the Isle of ManInformation about the Glens and Plantations of the Isle of Man
Geography of the Isle of Man {{IsleofMan-stub
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 "narrowe ...
s 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
Manx (; formerly sometimes spelled Manks) is an adjective (and derived noun) describing things or people related to the Isle of Man:
* Manx people
**Manx surnames
* Isle of Man
It may also refer to:
Languages
* Manx language, also known as 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./ref>
See also
*Sulby Glen
Sulby Glen is a partly wooded glen in the parish of Lezayre in the Isle of Man. It runs north to south and is about 5 km (3 miles) long. In places the floor of the glen is only 50 metres wide, with steep sides.
The Sulby River rises in the n ...
References
External links
National Glens of the Isle of Man
Geography of the Isle of Man {{IsleofMan-stub