Iveragh Peninsula

Lakes and nature on the Iveragh Peninsula

Kerry's Scenic Lakes

County Kerry’s landscape is defined by its glacial heritage, featuring a mix of expansive lowland waters and high-altitude corrie lakes. This collection includes Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney’s three lakes, known for its historical monastic ruins and medieval castle. Further west, Lough Currane provides a premier habitat for Atlantic salmon and sea trout. The list also highlights remote mountain tarns like Coomlougha, situated within the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, and Looscaunagh Lough, which marks the entrance to the rugged Black Valley.

Kerry's Scenic Lakes — Map

John Menard / CC BY-SA 2.0

A

Lough Leane

Lough Leane is the largest of the three lakes of Killarney, in County Kerry.

B

Lough Currane

Freshwater lake near Waterville known for sea trout and Atlantic salmon fishing. It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the short Currane River.

C

Black Lake

One of several glacial lakes situated within the Gap of Dunloe, a narrow mountain pass between the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and Purple Mountain.

D

Coomlougha Lough

High-altitude corrie lake in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, positioned along the Coomlougha Horseshoe hiking route near Carrauntoohil.

E

Coomeeneragh Lake

Mountain lake set within a deep glacial cirque on the Iveragh Peninsula, accessible via hiking trails from the Sneem area.

F

Lough Beg

Small freshwater lake located in the Glencar region, forming part of the upper Caragh River catchment area.

G

Looscaunagh Lough

Roadside lake on the N71 mountain pass between Killarney and Kenmare, providing a viewpoint overlooking the Black Valley.

H

Cloon Lough

Glacial lake in the Glencar valley, surrounded by the peaks of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and used for brown trout fishing.

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