Loughrea Lake
Loughrea, Galway, County Galway
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Description
Loughrea Lake Bathing area is pleasantly situated in a shallow relatively sandy area of the lake between a man made pier on the west and a small beach on the eastern end. Surrounding the bathing area is amenity grounds composed of grassy areas, footpaths, planted trees and shrubs and flower beds. The Lake supports a variety of bird species. The lake is a designated Special Protection Area and Natural Heritage Area. Activities include swimming, sailing, windsurfing, angling and canoeing.
Getting There
Loughrea Lake bathing area is located 35 km east of Galway City on the N6, directly south of Loughrea Town. The bathing area, also know locally as Long Point is situated on the eastern shore of Lough Rea. The lake is located in the Clarin/Kilcolgan Water Management Unit of the Western River Basin District.
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