A glen is a valley, typically one that is long and bounded by gently sloped concave sides, unlike a ravine, which is deep and bounded by steep slopes. The word is Goidelic in origin: gleann in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, glion in Manx. The designation "glen" also occurs often in place names. Glens are appreciated by tourists for their tranquility and scenery.
Glendun, one of the Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland
Raven's Craig Glen located in Dalry, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Robert's Glen in Macon, Georgia circa 1877
A valley is an elongated low area often running between hills or mountains, which typically contains a river or stream running from one end to the other. Most valleys are formed by erosion of the land surface by rivers or streams over a very long period. Some valleys are formed through erosion by glacial ice. These glaciers may remain present in valleys in high mountains or polar areas.
Calchaquí Valley in Argentina
U-shaped valley in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States
Romsdalen in Western Norway has almost vertical walls.
Fljótsdalur in East Iceland, a rather flat valley