Lough Erne
Two interconnected lakes in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, are known together as Lough Erne. It is Ireland's fourth-largest lake system overall and the second-largest lake system in Northern Ireland and Ulster. The River Erne, which flows north and then swings west into the Atlantic, is divided into the lakes by expanded parts. Due to its location higher up the river, the smaller southern lake is known as the Upper Lough. The Lower Lough or Broad Lough is the name of the larger northern lake. On the brief riverfront between the lakes is where the town of Enniskillen is located. Along with several coves and inlets, the lake features more than 150 islands. The River Erne drains a region of around 4,350 km2 and is 129 km long.
Today, people visit the lake for pleasure as well as to unwind and enjoy the environment. Both the woods that have grown up along the lake's shoreline and some of the birds that may be seen there are wonderful.
Around Lower Lough Erne, there are many walking paths, some of which run down the coast. Among the best are the Magho Cliffs Walk, Castle Caldwell Forest, Castle Archdale Country Park, and Ely Lodge Forest.
Surface area
- Lower: 110 km2
- Upper: 34 km2
Location: County Fermanagh, Ireland
