Lough Corrib

#80 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake, Top attraction

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Lough Corrib is a lake in the west of Ireland. The River Corrib or Galway River connects the lake to the sea at Galway. It is the largest lake within the Republic of Ireland and the second largest on the island of Ireland. It covers 176 km² and lies mostly in County Galway with a small area of its northeast corner in County Mayo. ()

Alternative names: Area: 67.95 mi²Length: 27.03 miWidth: 10 miMaximum depth: 167 ftElevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°26'52"N, 9°14'53"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Brigit's Garden, Aughnanure Castle, Ross Errilly Friary, Oughterard Golf Club.

4.5 miS
Garden, Park
Brigit's Garden
116 min walk • Nestled in the heart of County Galway, Brigit's Garden takes its visitors on a magical journey into the heart of Celtic heritage and mythology. This enchanting park, spread across 11 acres of wildflower meadows, tranquil gardens, and woodland paths, is more than just a...
2.3 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place, Museum
Aughnanure Castle, Oughterard
59 min walk • Aughnanure Castle is a tower house in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland. It is situated in the west of Ireland. It was built by the O' Flaherty's in the 16th century.
5.3 miNE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Ross Errilly Friary
135 min walk • Nestled in the verdant heart of County Galway, Ross Errilly Friary stands as a testament to Ireland's rich monastic heritage. This remarkably well-preserved Franciscan monastery, founded in the mid-15th century, is a jewel of medieval architecture and history.
2.5 miSW
53°25'16"N • 9°17'22"W
Oughterard Golf Club, Oughterard
65 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
6.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Kinlough Castle
165 min walk • Kinlough Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
5.6 miW
Historical place, Farm, Mine
Glengowla Mines, Oughterard
144 min walk • Glengowla Mines is a "show mine" dedicated to the lead and silver mining history of Glengowla and the Oughterard area.
4.5 miE
Church, Archaeological site
Killursa
114 min walk • Killursa is a medieval church and National Monument in County Galway, Ireland. The church is located on the outskirts of Westport, about east-northeast of the town of Galway.
5.4 miS
Lake
Ross Lake
137 min walk • Ross Lake is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is part of the Lough Corrib catchment in County Galway.