Errit Lough
| Errit Lough | |
|---|---|
  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Roscommon |
| Coordinates | 53°48′48″N 8°42′12″W / 53.81333°N 8.70333°WCoordinates: 53°48′48″N 8°42′12″W / 53.81333°N 8.70333°W |
| Primary outflows | River Lung |
| Catchment area | 7.15 km2 (2.8 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.25 km (0.8 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.7 km (0.4 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.82 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| References | [1][2] |
Errit Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in west County Roscommon in the catchment of the Boyle River.
Geography and natural history
Errit Lough is located about 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Ballaghaderreen. The lake forms the Errit Lough Special Area of Conservation.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Google (1 Mar 2016). "Errit Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 1 Mar 2016.
- ↑ "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 17. Retrieved 1 Mar 2016.
- ↑ "Errit Lough SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 1 Mar 2016.
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