Glanmore Lake is a freshwater lake in the southwest of Ireland. It is located on the Beara Peninsula in County Kerry.
Glanmore Lake | |
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Location | County Kerry |
Coordinates | 51°43′59″N 9°46′19″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) |
References | [1][2][3] |
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.[1]
Glanmore Lake drains into the Croansaght River, which in turn flows to Kenmare Bay. The lake is a salmon and sea trout fishing destination.[2]