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
Glenbeg Lough location in Ireland
Glenbeg Lough location in Ireland
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

References

  1. Google (4 January 2016). "Glenbeg Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  2. Free, Gary; Little, Ruth; Tierney, Deirdre; Donnelly, Karol & Caroni, Rossana (2006). A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes (PDF) (Report). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). p. 12. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  3. "Water Framework Directive Fish Stock Survey of Glenbeg Lough" (PDF). Inland Fisheries Ireland. September 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  4. "Glanmore Bog SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 4 January 2016.
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