Ballynahinch Lake

Ballynahinch Lake
Loch Bhaile na hInse
Ballynahinch Lake location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
Location County Galway
Coordinates 53°28′2″N 9°51′30″W / 53.46722°N 9.85833°W / 53.46722; -9.85833Coordinates: 53°28′2″N 9°51′30″W / 53.46722°N 9.85833°W / 53.46722; -9.85833
Primary inflows Derryclare Lough
Primary outflows Owenmore River
Catchment area 155.23 km2 (59.9 sq mi)
Basin countries Ireland
Max. length 3.9 km (2.4 mi)
Max. width 0.9 km (0.6 mi)
Surface area 1.7 km2 (0.66 sq mi)
Surface elevation 7 m (23 ft)
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Ballynahinch Lake (Irish: Loch Bhaile na hInse)[1] is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.

Geography

Ballynahinch Lake measures about 4 km (2.5 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It is located about 10 km (6 mi) east of Clifden and about 60 km (37 mi) northwest of Galway city. The Twelve Bens mountain range lies to the north of the lake.[2]

Hydrology

Ballynahinch Lake is fed by Derryclare Lough at its eastern end. The lake flows out to the south via the Owenmore River, which in turn enters Bertraghboy Bay.[2]

Natural history

Fish species in Ballynahinch Lake include salmon and brown trout.[4] Ballynahinch Lake is part of The Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation.[5]

See also

References

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