Rinn Lough
| Rinn Lough Claonloch | |
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  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Leitrim |
| Coordinates | 53°53′3″N 7°50′52″W / 53.88417°N 7.84778°WCoordinates: 53°53′3″N 7°50′52″W / 53.88417°N 7.84778°W |
| Primary outflows | Rinn River |
| Catchment area | 178.06 km2 (68.7 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.7 km (0.4 mi) |
| Surface area | 1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Rinn Lough (Irish: Claonloch, also Irish: Loch na Reanna),[1] also known as Lough Rynn, is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in south County Leitrim.
Geography
Rinn Lough measures about 4 km (2.5 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It is located about 4 km (2 mi) south of Mohill. Lough Rynn Castle, a medieval castle now a hotel, occupies an estate on the lake's northeastern shore.[2]
Hydrology
Two smaller neighbouring lakes drain into Rinn Lough: Clooncoc Lough and Lough Errew. Rinn Lough drains south into the Rinn River flowing into Lough Forbes. Part of the river forms the Rinn River Natural Heritage Area.[2][4]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Claonloch/Rinn Lough". Placenames Database of Ireland. Government of Ireland - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Retrieved 28 Dec 2015.
- 1 2 3 Google (28 Dec 2015). "Rinn Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 28 Dec 2015.
- ↑ "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 19. Retrieved 28 Dec 2015.
- ↑ "Rinn River NHA" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 28 Dec 2015.
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