Maumeen Lough
| Maumeen Lough | |
|---|---|
 With the Twelve Bens in the background | |
  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Galway |
| Coordinates | 53°24′13″N 10°1′11″W / 53.40361°N 10.01972°WCoordinates: 53°24′13″N 10°1′11″W / 53.40361°N 10.01972°W |
| Catchment area | 2.28 km2 (0.9 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.4 km (0.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.56 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| References | [1][2] |
Maumeen Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.
Geography and natural history[]
Maumeen Lough is located along the R341 road about 15 km (9 mi) south of Clifden and about 10 km (6 mi) west of the village of Roundstone.[1] The lake is part of the Connemara Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation.[3]
See also[]
- List of loughs in Ireland
References[]
- ^ a b Google (14 March 2016). "Maumeen Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ "Connemara Bog Complex SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 14 March 2016.
Categories:
- Lakes of County Galway