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 | |
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![]() Kilkeran Lake, view from the western side | |
Location | Ireland |
Coordinates | 51°33′29″N 8°57′17″W / 51.55816°N 8.95470°W |
Lake type | sedimentary lagoon |
Primary outflows | Long Strand River and Glandore Bay |
Basin countries | Ireland |
Surface area | 16 ha (40 acres) |
Max. depth | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
References
edit- ^ "Kilkeran Lake, Sampling Fish for the Water Framework Directive - Transitional Waters 2008" (PDF). The Central and Regional Fisheries Boards.
- ^ "Kilkeran Lake County Cork, OSI Discovery Series sheet 89" (PDF). Ordnance Survey Ireland.