Ardderry Lough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ardderry Lough |
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Galway |
| Coordinates | 53°27′13″N 9°32′11″W / 53.45361°N 9.53639°W |
| Primary inflows | Lough Shindilla |
| Catchment area | 14.42 km2 (5.6 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 3.7 km (2.3 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.4 km (0.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Max. depth | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
Ardderry Lough is a beautiful freshwater lake. It is located in the west of Ireland. You can find it in the famous Connemara area of County Galway.
About Ardderry Lough
Ardderry Lough is a long, narrow lake. It stretches for about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles). The lake is about 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles) wide.
It is located in a lovely countryside area. The lake is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Galway city. You can find it near the village of Maam Cross. The main N59 road passes right by the lake.
Animals and Nature
Ardderry Lough is home to several types of fish. You can find perch and brown trout swimming in its waters.
The lake is also home to the European eel. This special eel is considered "critically endangered." This means it is at a very high risk of disappearing forever.
Ardderry Lough is part of a larger protected area. It belongs to the Connemara Bog Complex. This area is a Special Area of Conservation. These areas are important places. They protect special habitats and the animals that live there.
