Gartan Lough

Gartan Lough

Gartan Lough also known as Lough Beagh South, is a freshwater lake in the north of County Donegal, close to the eastern boundary of Glenveagh National Park.

The lough is about nine miles west of Letterkenny. It measures about two and a hlaf miles long and 500 yards wide.

Gartan Lough is fed by the Bullaba River entering at its southern end. The lake drains northeastwards into the River Lennon, which in turn enters Lough Fern.

Natural history

Fish species in Gartan Lough include Arctic char. Gartan Lough is part of the 'Leannan River Special Area of Conservation'.

Location

• Location map: 54°59’33"N, 7°55’5"W

References

• Loch Gartáin/Gartan Lough or Lough Beagh South: Placenames Database of Ireland
• A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes: Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) (2006) page 11
• Leannan River SAC: National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland)