Places to visit

Elfin Glen - Glion Valley Cowle

Elfin Glen - Glion Valley Cowle

Elfin Glen (Glion Valley Cowle) in Ramsey starts at the foot of Lhergy Frissell. It climbs from the Hairpin Bend (on the T.T. motorcycle course as you exit the Town) and climbs very steeply up to the mountain road, to the West of the Albert Tower. It covers about 14 acres and has panoramic views of Ramsey and the whole of the Northern plain to the Point of Ayre, and beyond to Scotland. It is well worth the short climb.

Lhergy Frissell & Claughbane - Lhiargee Frissell as Clagh Bane

Lhergy Frissell & Claughbane - Lhiargee Frissell as Clagh Bane

Either side of Elfin Glen are Lhergy Frissell and Claughbane (Lhiargee Frissell as Clagh Bane) and a footpath links all three glens together, making a combined area of 64 acres.

Dhoon Glen - Glion y Dowin

Dhoon Glen - Glion y Dowin

Dhoon Glen (Glion y Dowin) is in the Parish of Maughold and to the north of Laxey. It is the deepest glen on the Island and one of the most beautiful. It is a steep glen with many steps and that needs to be remembered, particularly when it is time for you to return to the top. However, the views are wonderful and is worth the effort.

Laxey Glen - Glion Laksaa

Laxey Glen - Glion Laksaa

Approximately 10 miles from Ramsey is Laxey and in the centre of the village is Laxey Glen (Manx: Glion Laksaa). Partly man-made and partly natural has the Glen Roy River flowing through it's steeply wooded slopes.

Silverdale Glen - Glion yn Awin Argid

Silverdale Glen - Glion yn Awin Argid

Silverdale Glen (Glion yn Awin Argid) near Ballasalla (Manx: Manx Balley Sallagh) and starts only 500 yds away from Rushen Abbey. It has a children's playground with swings, slide, water-driven roundabout, boating lake, picnic area, cafe, toilets and car park. Access is by car, bus or steam train and it is also popular with coach trips.

Colby Glen - Glion Cholbee

Colby Glen - Glion Cholbee

Colby Glen (Glion Cholbee) situated just above Colby village. The Colby River runs through it. Access is by bus, car or steam railway. Parking is on the roadside. There is a public right of way through the top of glen to Cronkdooney and Ballakilpheric. The little pool in the glen is known locally as "Fairy Pool".

Ballaglass Glen - Glion Valley Glass

Ballaglass Glen - Glion Valley Glass

Ballaglass Glen (Glion Valley Glass) in the Parish of Maughold is part of Cornaa Glen. It totals about 17 acres. It has a rock-bedded stream that flows through the wooded glen and the surrounding woods have an abundance of bluebells in springtime. It has easy access from the electric tram, which stops at its top entrance. By car, turn down to Maughold Village at the Hibernia, on the main Laxey to Ramsey road, then turn right down the road marked Cornaa. A large car park is provided at the bottom entrance to the glen.

Glen Maye - Glion Maie

Glen Maye - Glion Maie

Glen Maye (Glion Maie) covers 11 1/2 acres. It is three miles South of Peel and it has a spectacular bridged gorge and waterfall (Spooyt Vooar). One of the features of this glen is the wheel case of "Mona Erin", a water wheel that once provided power for the lead mine. Access to the glen is by bus or car and a large car park is available for patrons of both the Glen and the Waterfall Public House.  After walking through the glen, you reach the sea shore.

Glen Helen - Glion Lammal

Glen Helen - Glion Lammal

Glen Helen (Manx: Glion Lammal) is on the Western side of the Island, on the T.T. Course and 4 miles from Peel. The glen has two rivers flowing through it, the Neb and the Blaber. Three quarters of a mile into the glen is the Rhenass Waterfall.

Glen Mooar - Glion Mooar

Glen Mooar - Glion Mooar

Glen Mooar (Glion Mooar) is in the Parish of Michael on the West coast road from Peel to Ramsey, half a mile from Kirk Michael and southwest from Glen Wyllin.

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