Glanmore Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Glanmore Lake |
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Kerry |
| Coordinates | 51°43′59″N 9°46′19″W / 51.73306°N 9.77194°W |
| Primary outflows | Croansaght River |
| Catchment area | 24.44 km2 (9.4 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.25 km (0.8 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
Glanmore Lake is a freshwater lake in the southwest of Ireland. It is located on the Beara Peninsula in County Kerry.
Geography
Glanmore Lake measures about 1 km (0.6 mi) long north–south and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide. It lies about 28 km (17 mi) southwest of Kenmare, near the village of Lauragh.
Hydrology and natural history
Glanmore Lake drains into the Croansaght River, which in turn flows to Kenmare Bay. The lake is a salmon and sea trout fishing destination.
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