Glen Maye has been named as one of 20 best waterfalls in the world by readers of The Guardian.

Located just three miles south of Peel, the waterfall has clearly captured the hearts of those who have travelled to the Isle of Man.

The main attraction of the glen was listed amongst the Cola de Caballo (which translates as horsetail) waterfall in Spain, Baatara Gorge waterfall in Lebanon and the Weeping Wall in Hawaii.

In its introduction to the readers’ tips article, it reads: ’Awe-inspiring torrents from Japan to the Isle of Man are the focus of adventurous trips for Guardian readers, who love to go with the flow.’

The island waterfall - which came in at sixth on the top 20 list - was described as a ’small, but powerful force’ that ’plunges through a dramatic, intensely green gorge sheltered by mature wood and clothed in moss, ferns and trailing plants saturated by the river’s breath’.

’When the river is not in full spate, the pool is an unforgettable place to swim - deep, wild, clear and exhilaratingly cold,’ the piece reads.

It also mentioned the Cabbyl-Ushtey (water horse), which is the shapeshifting spirit of Manx folklore.

It is also known as a Glashtyn.

Legend has it the goblin creature transforms itself into a horse and lures people onto its back where it leaps into a pool or the sea with its rider unable to escape.

The waterfall can be accessed easily with car parking space available above the glen.

Following the river you can reach the beach.

One other feature of this glen is the water wheel Mona Erin, which was formerly used to power a lead mine.

The island boasts a number of waterfalls, including the Dhoon Glen waterfall, Spooyt Vane waterfall and Glen Helen waterfall.

Read the article here: www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/aug/01/20-of-worlds-best-waterfalls-readers-travel-tips