Footbridge in Elfin Glen - Ramsey, Isle of Man - Hiking Path Footbridges on Waymarking.com

This footbridge spans the gorge on the footpath up to the Snaefell Mountain Road (A18) through the Glen.

The footbridge is in good condition and has a hand rail to allow hikers to safely observe the fast flowing stream as it descend the Glen toward the Ramsey Hairpin bend. (visit link)

Elfin Glen separates two other areas of public access land Claughbane and Lhery Frissell which are wooded slopes and together provide an important scenic backdrop to the town of Ramsey and an excellent vantage point for the norhern plain. The combined area of the three sites is 26 ha. (64 acres).

Elfin Glen is a charming little gorge to the west of Albert Tower. The entrance is by the Hairpin Bend, with the path leading up to the Mountain Road slightly above the tower. Originally known as Ballacowle Glen, the area was given its English name in the nineeenth century as a poly to attract holiday-makers, so important to the Econony of the town.

The information board/map in the parking area at the Hairpin Bend gives the following warning:
"All paths shown are maintained to provide easy access, but visitors should note that the route is somewhat steep in places"
This is an example of Manx understatement and nearly all the paths are very steep and not suitable for disabled access.

The Glen has a large variety of tree species all of which regenerate freely in the rich alluvial soils and assisted by the sheltered conditions in the gorge.

The area is also noted for the varieyt of small migratory songbirds that nest here during the summer month.

The area is best visited in the summer or after a dry spell as the paths can be quite muddy as well as being steep.

The Isle of Man of Man A Postcard Tour: Vol 1 - Ramsey and the North by Steven Dearden and Ken Hassell (ISBN:1-872074-66-9)

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Trail Name: Elfin Glen Approximate Length of Bridge: 15 Obstacle: Glen Elfin gorge Trail Type: Earthen/Packed Dirt

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