Glendollagh Lough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Glendollagh Lough |
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Galway |
| Coordinates | 53°27′56″N 9°43′53″W / 53.46556°N 9.73139°W |
| Native name | Loch Ghleann Dá Loch Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Catchment area | 49.61 km2 (19.2 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 2.1 km (1.3 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.83 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
Glendollagh Lough (which means Loch Ghleann Dá Loch in Irish) is a beautiful freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is also sometimes called Garrowman Lough. This lake is found in the amazing Connemara area of County Galway.
Exploring Glendollagh Lough
Glendollagh Lough is located right next to the N59 road. It's about 20 kilometers (or 12 miles) east of a town called Clifden. You can find it close to a small village named Recess.
Nature and Wildlife Around the Lake
This lake is a very special place for nature. It is part of something called the Connemara Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation. This means the area around the lake is protected. It helps keep the unique plants and animals safe.
Many different types of plants and animals live here. The bogs around the lake are home to rare plants. You might also spot interesting birds and insects. Protecting this area helps keep its natural beauty for everyone to enjoy.
