Lough Mask

#181 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lough Mask is a limestone lake of about 83 km² in Counties Mayo and Galway, Ireland, north of Lough Corrib. Lough Mask is the middle of the three lakes, which empty into the Corrib River, through Galway, into Galway Bay. Lough Carra flows into Lough Mask, which feeds into Lough Corrib through an underground stream which becomes the River Cong. ()

Alternative names: Area: 34.36 mi²Length: 10 miWidth: 3.98 miMaximum depth: 190 ftElevation: 56 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°36'48"N, 9°21'23"W

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Lough Mask – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ashford Castle, Quiet Man Museum, Cong Abbey, Glebe Stone Circles.

6.2 miSE
Forts and castles, Gothic Revival architecture
Ashford Castle, Cong
158 min walk • Ashford Castle is a medieval and Victorian castle that has been expanded over the centuries and turned into a five star luxury hotel near Cong on the Mayo-Galway border, on the Galway side of Lough Corrib in Ireland. It is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World organisation and was previously owned by the Guinness family.
5.7 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Quiet Man Museum, Cong
146 min walk • The Quiet Man Cottage Museum is a museum located in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland. It is a replica of the cottage used in John Ford's 1951 film The Quiet Man starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara and Barry Fitzgerald.
5.8 miSE
Church, Historical place, Monastery
Cong Abbey, Cong
148 min walk • Cong Abbey also known as the Royal Abbey of Cong, is a historic site located at Cong Mayo, in Ireland's province of Connacht. The ruins of the former Augustinian abbey mostly date to the 13th century and have been described as featuring some of finest examples of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in Ireland.
5.9 miSE
Archaeological site
Glebe Stone Circles, Cong
150 min walk • Glebe Stone Circles are standing stones and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
5.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Kelly's Cave, Cong
146 min walk • Kelly's Cave is a limestone solutional cave and National Monument in County Mayo, Ireland.
3.6 miE
Museum
Bunnadober Mill
93 min walk • Bunnadober Mill is a watermill and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
2.5 miSE
Archaeological site, Monastery
Inishmaine Abbey
64 min walk • Inishmaine Abbey is a former Augustinian monastery and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
5.6 miE
Town
Ballinrobe
142 min walk • One of the main attractions in Ballinrobe is Moore Hall, an impressive historic house set amidst breathtaking scenery. Visitors can explore the grounds and gardens, and learn about the fascinating history of the estate. The nearby Lough Mask, one of the largest lakes...
4.2 miSE
Archaeological site
Eochy's Cairn
107 min walk • Eochy's Cairn is a cairn and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
5.9 miSE
Village, Hotel
Neale, Cong
151 min walk • Neale, also known as the Neale, is a small village in the south of County Mayo in Ireland. It is located near the villages of Cong 4 km to the south-west, Cross 4 km to the south and the town of Ballinrobe about 5 km to the north.
4.8 miS
Village
Clonbur
122 min walk • One of the main attractions in Clonbur is the majestic Lough Mask, a vast lake that is perfect for fishing, boating, and leisurely walks along its shores. The crystal-clear waters of the lake provide a serene backdrop for a relaxing day of outdoor activities, and the...