Maumeen Lough

Maumeen Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.

Maumeen Lough
With the Twelve Bens in the background
Location in Ireland
Location	County Galway
Coordinates	53°24′13″N 10°1′11″W
Catchment area	2.28 km^2 (0.9 sq mi)
Basin countries	Ireland
Max. length	1.4 km (0.9 mi)
Max. width	0.5 km (0.3 mi)
Surface area	0.56 km^2 (0.22 sq mi)
Surface elevation	5 m (16 ft)
References	[1][2]

Geography and natural history

Maumeen Lough is located along the R341 road about 15 km (9 mi) south of Clifden and about 10 km (6 mi) west of the village of Roundstone.[1] The lake is part of the Connemara Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation.[3]

See also

• List of loughs in Ireland

References

1. Google (14 March 2016). "Maumeen Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
2. "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
3. "Connemara Bog Complex SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 14 March 2016.