Lough Nacung Upper

Lough Nacung Upper (Irish: Loch na Cuinge Uachtarach meaning 'Upper Narrowness lake') is a lake in County Donegal, Ireland. It connects Lough Dunlewey to Lough Nacung Lower, which drains into the Clady River.[1] Lough Nacung is a Special Area of Conservation.[2]

Lough Nacung Upper
View towards Lough Nacung Upper, with Errigal to the left.
Lough Nacung Upper
LocationCounty Donegal, Ireland
Coordinates55.031956°N 8.166305°W / 55.031956; -8.166305
Lake typenatural freshwater lake
Native nameLoch na Cuinge Uachtarach  (Irish)
Primary inflowsLough Dunlewey
Primary outflowsLough Nacung Lower, to Clady River
Basin countriesIreland
Max. length2.72 miles (4.38 km)
Max. width0.38 miles (0.61 km)
Surface area2.1 km2 (0.81 sq mi)
Surface elevation57 m (187 ft)

The name is derived from the Irish cuing, meaning "narrow neck of land (as between two lakes)."[3][4]

Wildlife

The main fish species are sea trout and salmon.[5][6]

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See also

  • List of loughs in Ireland

References

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