Maumeen Lough

Maumeen Lough

With the Twelve Bens in the background
Maumeen Lough location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
Location County Galway
Coordinates 53°24′13″N 10°1′11″W / 53.40361°N 10.01972°W / 53.40361; -10.01972Coordinates: 53°24′13″N 10°1′11″W / 53.40361°N 10.01972°W / 53.40361; -10.01972
Catchment area 2.28 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Basin countries Ireland
Max. length 1.4 km (0.9 mi)
Max. width 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
Surface area 0.56 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
Surface elevation 5 m (16 ft)
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Maumeen Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.

Geography and natural history

Maumeen Lough is located along the R341 road about 15 km (9 mi) south of Clifden and about 10 km (6 mi) west of the village of Roundstone.[1] The lake is part of the Connemara Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation.[3]

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