Silverdale

Silverdale Glen is a National Glen and recreational area situated near the village of Ballasalla. The recreation site consists of a small boating lake, café, playing fields, and a playground with a Victorian water-powered carousel. The glen follows the Silverburn river and has a series of marked walks that illustrate the importance of the water power of the Silverburn in times gone by. The area has a children's playground, including a unique and magnificent Victorian water-powered roundabout, and a large grassy paddock for games and picnicking. The glen is managed by the Forestry Amenity and Lands Directorate of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, and much of the glen and complex has wheelchair access