Glendollagh Lough

Glendollagh Lough
Loch Ghleann Dá Loch
Glendollagh Lough location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
Location County Galway
Coordinates 53°27′56″N 9°43′53″W / 53.46556°N 9.73139°W / 53.46556; -9.73139Coordinates: 53°27′56″N 9°43′53″W / 53.46556°N 9.73139°W / 53.46556; -9.73139
Catchment area 49.61 km2 (19.2 sq mi)
Basin countries Ireland
Max. length 2.1 km (1.3 mi)
Max. width 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
Surface area 0.83 km2 (0.32 sq mi)
Surface elevation 16 m (52 ft)
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Glendollagh Lough (Irish: Loch Ghleann Dá Loch),[1] also known as Garrowman Lough, is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.

Geography and natural history

Glendollagh Lough is located along the N59 road about 20 km (12 mi) east of Clifden, near the village of Recess.[2] The lake is part of the Connemara Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation.[4]

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