Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Lough Neagh
In or near Ardboe.
Lough Neagh — large lake in Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Lough Neagh is located in Northern Ireland, with coordinates 54.6183 latitude and -6.3953 longitude. Entry to the area is free. There is no railway station or postcode provided for this remote location.
About
Lough Neagh is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 392 km². Owned by Earl of Shaftesbury. Wikidata describes it as: "large lake in Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.6183°, -6.3953°.
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Summary from the official site
Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in the UK, offering scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. Visitors can explore the natural beauty of the area and enjoy various recreational pursuits around the lake.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lough Neagh ( lokh NAY; Irish: Loch nEathach [l̪ˠɔx ˈn̠ʲaha(x)]) is a freshwater lake in Northern Ireland and is the largest lake on the island of Ireland and in the British Isles. It has a surface area of 148 square miles (383 square kilometres) and is about 19 miles (31 km) long and 9 miles (14 km) wide. According to Northern Ireland Water, it supplies 40.7% of Northern Ireland's drinking water. Its main inflows are the Upper River Bann and Blackwater, and its main outflow is the Lower Bann. There are several small islands, including Ram's Island, Coney Island and Derrywarragh Island. The lake bed is owned by the 12th Earl of Shaftesbury and the lake is managed by Lough Neagh Partnership. Its name comes from Irish Loch nEachach [ˌl̪ˠɔx ˈn̠ʲahəx], meaning "Eachaidh's lake". From 2023 blue-green algae has polluted the lough.
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Background
History
In 839, a group of Vikings based a fleet on Lough Neagh, where they wintered during the winter of 840. Prior to the Tudor conquest of Ireland, the lough had been largely unclaimed by local Gaelic nobles, such as the O'Neill and O'Donnell dynasties. During the reign of Elizabeth I, an Englishman, Sir Hugh Clotworthy, settled near Antrim as part of the Plantation of Ulster and was granted the office of "Captain of Lough Neagh" by the Dublin Castle administration, being paid a stipend in return for maintaining boats on the lough to enforce the Crown's authority. Clotworthy was succeeded in the office by the 1st Viscount Massereene and the 2nd Viscount Massereene. In 1660, Charles II of England…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6183, -6.3953
- Address
- Northern Ireland, UK
- Official site
- www.loughneagh.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q206942 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lough Neagh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ducks on Lough Neagh - geograph.org.uk - 267285.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lough Neagh?
- Lough Neagh is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is Lough Neagh?
- Lough Neagh — large lake in Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Lough Neagh?
- Its coordinates are 54.6183°, -6.3953°.
- Who owns Lough Neagh?
- Lough Neagh is owned by Earl of Shaftesbury.
- Is Lough Neagh free to visit?
- Yes, Lough Neagh is free to enter.