Larne Lough

#6466 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Larne Lough, historically Lough Larne, is a sea loch or inlet in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies between the Islandmagee peninsula and the mainland. At its mouth is the town of Larne. It is designated as an area of special scientific interest, a special protection area, and a Ramsar site to protect the wetland environment, particularly due to the presence of certain bird species and shellfish. ()

Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°49'39"N, 5°47'24"W

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Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Ballygally Castle, Chaine Memorial, Blackhead Lighthouse, Larne Town Hall.

5.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Ballygally Castle
146 min walk • Nestled on the scenic Antrim coast of Northern Ireland, Ballygally Castle stands as a testament to the rich history and charm of the United Kingdom. This 17th-century castle, overlooking the azure waters of Ballygally Bay, has been converted into a luxurious hotel...
1.9 miN
Observation decks and towers, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Chaine Memorial, Larne
48 min walk • The Chaine Memorial Tower in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a memorial to James Chaine, a former Member of Parliament for Antrim, who died in 1885.
5.8 miSE
Lighthouse
Blackhead Lighthouse
148 min walk • Blackhead Lighthouse is a listed lighthouse built at the turn of the 20th century, near Whitehead in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
2.6 miNW
City hall
Larne Town Hall, Larne
68 min walk • Larne Town Hall is a municipal structure in Upper Cross Street in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The structure, which was the meeting place of Larne Borough Council, is a Grade B+ listed building.
1.1 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Olderfleet Castle, Larne
29 min walk • Olderfleet Castle is a four-storey towerhouse, the remains of which stand on Curran Point to the south of Larne Harbour in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
1.2 miNE
Ruins, Archaeological site
Ballylumford Dolmen, Whitehead
30 min walk • Ballylumford Dolmen is situated on Islandmagee, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near the north-west tip of the Islandmagee peninsula and near Ballylumford power station.
4.9 miNW
Park
Carnfunnock Country Park, Larne
124 min walk • Carnfunnock Country Park is a 191-hectare park located between Drains Bay and Ballygally, near Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated on the A2 Antrim Coast Road, 3.5 miles north of Larne.
2.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Waterloo Bay, Larne
59 min walk • Waterloo Bay is an area of foreshore in Larne on the east coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is of particular interest to geologists because it provides a clear, complete and accessible example of the sequences from Upper Triassic to Lower Jurassic, when the rock types changed from land to marine.
2.1 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Inver Park, Larne
54 min walk • Inver Park is a football stadium in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is the home ground of Larne F.C. The land was acquired by Larne in 1918 and has been in continuous use as a stadium ever since.