Gartan Lough Explained

Gartan Lough
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Location:County Donegal
Inflow:Bullaba River
Outflow:River Leannan
Catchment:77.44km2
Basin Countries:Ireland
Length:3.7km (02.3miles)
Width:0.5km (00.3miles)
Area:2.05km2
Elevation:67m (220feet)

Gartan Lough, also known as Lough Beagh South, is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in north County Donegal close to the eastern boundary of Glenveagh National Park.

Geography

Gartan Lough is about 15km (09miles) west of Letterkenny. It measures about 4km (02miles) long and 0.5km (00.3miles) wide.

Hydrology

Gartan Lough is fed by the Bullaba River entering at its southern end. The lake drains northeastwards into the River Leannan, which in turn enters Lough Fern.

Natural history

Fish species in Gartan Lough include Arctic char. Gartan Lough is part of the Leannan River Special Area of Conservation.

See also