Many pleasant hours may be spent exploring the glens and meadows through which flows the Silverburn River. You can start your walk from the centre of Castletown and wend your way along the Silverburn river through Great Meadow to Ballasalla and on to Silverdale Glen where there are traditional children's swings and a boating lake along with a delightful water-powered carousel and cafe. Access to the Silverburn Glen is located close to Ballasalla, serviced by bus routes or by Steam Train. Stout shoes are recommended because even on a sunny day there can be boggy puddles.