River Glass (Isle of Man)

The River Glass is a river on the Isle of Man. The river begins in the area of Injebreck about 10km north of Douglas, the Island's capital. Flowing down through the West Baldwin Valley, the river joins the River Dhoo to form the River Douglas on the outskirts of Douglas before flowing out to sea. The river has a length of approximately 8.5km.

River Glass
River Glass at Tromode
Location
CountryIsle of Man
CityDouglas
Physical characteristics
SourceInjebreck Hill
  coordinates54.239°N 4.515°W / 54.239; -4.515
  elevation270 m (890 ft)
MouthConfluence with River Dhoo
  coordinates
54.151°N 4.502°W / 54.151; -4.502
Length11.5 km (7.1 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
  leftInjebreck River, Colder River
  rightBaldwin River, Sulby River

The name Glass originates from the word for green in Manx.

The western edge of the parish of Onchan is formed by the path of the Glass.

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