Lough Carra

#258 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lough Carra is a limestone lake of 4,000 acres, in County Mayo, Ireland, about 8 miles south of Castlebar. It is approximately 6 miles long and varies in width from 400 yards to one mile. The average depth is 6 feet, with a maximum of 60. It drains into Lough Mask via the Keel River. ()

Alternative names: Area: 6.18 mi²Length: 6 miWidth: 5280 ftMaximum depth: 60 ftElevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°41'47"N, 9°14'51"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Castle Carra, Ballintubber Abbey, Burriscarra Abbey, Ballinrobe.

1.8 miN
Forts and castles
Castle Carra
45 min walk • Castle Carra is a hall house and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
4.4 miN
Museum, Church
Ballintubber Abbey
113 min walk • Ballintubber Abbey is an abbey 2 kilometres northeast of Ballintubber, Mayo in Ireland that was founded by King Cathal Crobdearg Ua Conchobair in 1216.
2.4 miN
Monastery
Burriscarra Abbey
61 min walk • Burriscarra Abbey is a former Carmelite Priory and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
5.1 miS
Town
Ballinrobe
131 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...
7.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Pollatoomary, Islandeady
193 min walk • Pollatoomary is the deepest explored underwater cave in Ireland. It has been explored to an underwater depth of 113 metres.

Lough Carra

Facts and practical information

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

Castle Carra

Ballintubber Abbey

Burriscarra Abbey

Ballinrobe

Pollatoomary, Islandeady