Glenbeg Lough

Glenbeg Lough is a freshwater lake in the southwest of Ireland. It is located on the Beara Peninsula in County Cork.

Glenbeg Lough
Location in Ireland
LocationCounty Cork
Coordinates51°42′52″N 9°52′20″W
Primary outflowsOwnagappul River
Catchment area7.58 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
Basin countriesIreland
Max. length2 km (1.2 mi)
Max. width0.4 km (0.2 mi)
Surface area0.66 km2 (0.25 sq mi)
Average depth4 m (13 ft)
Max. depth13 m (43 ft)
Surface elevation78 m (256 ft)
References[1][2][3]

Geography

Glenbeg Lough measures about 2 km (1.2 mi) long and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide. It lies about 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Kenmare, near the village of Ardgroom.[1]

Hydrology

Glenbeg Lough drains into the Ownagappul River, which in turn enters Kenmare Bay at Cappul. The lake is oligotrophic.[4]

Natural history

Fish species in Glenbeg Lough include brown trout, salmon and the critically endangered European eel.[3] The lake is part of the Glanmore Bog Special Area of Conservation.[4]

See also

  • List of loughs in Ireland

References

  1. Google (4 Jan 2016). "Glenbeg Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 4 Jan 2016.
  2. "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 4 Jan 2016.
  3. "Water Framework Directive Fish Stock Survey of Glenbeg Lough" (PDF). Inland Fisheries Ireland. Sep 2014. Retrieved 4 Jan 2016.
  4. "Glanmore Bog SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 4 Jan 2016.
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