Kilkeran Lake

Kilkeran Lake is a natural sedimentary lagoon in county Cork, in the Castlefreke townland.[1] Its southern shore is approx. 300 meters away from the ocean shore of the Glandore Bay, and separated by the Long Strand beach, a system of dunes, and a road. The Long Strand River connects it to the ocean.[2]

Kilkeran Lake
Kilkeran Lake, view from the western side
Kilkeran Lake is located in Ireland
Kilkeran Lake
Kilkeran Lake
Location in Ireland
LocationIreland
Coordinates51°33′29″N 8°57′17″W
Lake typesedimentary lagoon
Primary outflowsLong Strand River and Glandore Bay
Basin countriesIreland
Surface area16 ha (40 acres)
Max. depth3 m (9.8 ft)

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