Glen
Name for valley commonly used in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the geographical feature. For other uses, see Glen (disambiguation).
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. The word is Goidelic in origin: gleann in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, glion in Manx. The designation "glen" also occurs often in place names. Glens are appreciated by tourists for their tranquility and scenery.