Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Lough Erne
In or near Derrygonnelly.
Lough Erne — lake in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Lough Erne is a natural landmark located in Northern Ireland, with coordinates 54.4826 latitude and -7.8062 longitude. Entry is free. There is no nearest railway station or postcode available for this location.
About
Lough Erne is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 105 km². Wikidata describes it as: "lake in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.4826°, -7.8062°.
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Summary from the official site
Upper Lough Erne is a significant freshwater system in Northern Ireland, featuring a variety of islands, bays, and lakes. The area is rich in biodiversity, including important habitats for wintering Whooper Swans and diverse vegetation such as reedbeds and oak woodlands. Visitors can engage in activities like tourism, recreation, and fishing.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lough Erne ( LOKH URN, from Irish Loch Éirne) is two connected lakes in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is the second-largest lake system in Northern Ireland and Ulster, and the fourth largest in Ireland. The lakes are widened sections of the River Erne, which flows north and then curves west into the Atlantic. The smaller southern lake is called the Upper Lough as it is higher up the river. The larger northern lake is called the Lower Lough or Broad Lough. The town of Enniskillen lies on the short stretch of river between the lakes. The lake has more than 150 islands, along with many coves and inlets. The River Erne is 80 miles (129 km) long and drains an area of about 1,680 square miles (4,350 km2).
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Background
History
The Menapii are the only known Celtic tribe specifically named on Ptolemy’s AD 150 map of Ireland, where they located their first colony, Menapia, on the Leinster coast circa 216 BC. They later settled around Lough Erne, becoming known as the Fir Manach, and giving their name to Fermanagh and Monaghan. Mongán mac Fiachnai, a 7th-century King of Ulster, is the protagonist of several legends linking him with Manannán mac Lir. They spread across Ireland, evolving into historic Irish (also Scottish and Manx) clans. The Annals of Ulster were written in the late 15th century on Belle Isle, an island in Upper Lough Erne. During the Second World War, RAF Castle Archdale was based on Lough Erne,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.4826, -7.8062
- Address
- County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
- Official site
- rsis.ramsar.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1324180 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lough Erne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lough Erne.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lough Erne?
- Lough Erne is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is Lough Erne?
- Lough Erne — lake in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Lough Erne?
- Its coordinates are 54.4826°, -7.8062°.
- Is Lough Erne free to visit?
- Yes, Lough Erne is free to enter.