Lough Allen

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Lough Allen Loch Aillionn
Viewed from Curlew Pass
Location	County Leitrim
Coordinates	54°06′25″N, 8°02′21″WCoordinates: 54°06′25″N, 8°02′21″W
Primary inflows	River Shannon
Primary outflows	River Shannon
Basin countries	Ireland
Max. length	17.7km (11mi)
Max. width	4.8km (3mi)
Settlements	Nearest Towns, Drumshanbo, Drumkeeran.

Lough Allen (Loch Aillionn in Irish) is a lake situated on the River Shannon, in the north-central part of the Republic of Ireland, near Ireland's border region. Most of the lake is in County Leitrim, with a smaller portion in County Roscommon. The lake lies to the south of the river's source, near the Iron Mountains, and is the uppermost of the three main lakes on the river. The other two, Lough Ree and Lough Derg are both much further to the south.

The lake is mainly on a north-south axis, with the head of lake at the north, and the end of the lake in the south. The R280 skirts the west side of the lake, while the R207 follows the east bank, from Ballinagleragh to Drumshanbo. The R200 is on the north side of the lake, travelling west from Dowra to Drumkeeran. For panoramic views, use the Arigna Miners Way & Historical Trail as your guide. The Iron Mountains (Slíabh an Íariann) overlook the lake. There are 2 loop walks, which will show the lake and its shorelines at its best.

[edit] See also

• List of Irish lochs and loughs