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.
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| River Glass | |
|---|---|
 River Glass at Tromode | |
| Location | |
| Country | Isle of Man |
| City | Douglas |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Injebreck Hill |
| • coordinates | 54.239°N 4.515°W |
| • elevation | 270 m (890 ft) |
| Mouth | Confluence with River Dhoo |
• coordinates | 54.151°N 4.502°W |
| Length | 11.5 km (7.1 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Injebreck River, Colder River |
| • right | Baldwin 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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