Lhen Coan is the only natural canyon[citation needed] on the Isle of Man situated in Groudle Glen[1] on the outskirts of Onchan. It is also the name of the nearby station on the Groudle Glen Railway.[2] In the Victorian era the canyon was accessed by rustic timber walkways,[1][3] which have been removed but the canyon is clearly discernible from the main path, and is crossed by a footbridge at the approach to the railway's main station.

Lhen Coan is Manx for "lonely valley".

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  1. ^ a b "Lhen Coan, Groudle Glen (James Valentine Photographic Collection)". University of St Andrews. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Groudle Glen Railway line revamp given £16k lottery cash boost". BBC News. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Lhen Coan, Groudle Glen, Isle of Man". iMuseum. Retrieved 20 October 2023.