Glanmore Lake Explained

Glanmore Lake
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Location:County Kerry
Outflow:Croansaght River
Catchment:24.44km2
Basin Countries:Ireland
Length:1.25km (00.78miles)
Width:0.5km (00.3miles)
Area:0.57km2
Elevation:8m (26feet)

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 1km (01miles) long north–south and 0.5km (00.3miles) wide. It lies about 28km (17miles) 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.

See also