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Lakes of Killarney

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Basin countries
  
Ireland

Max. depth
  
60 m (200 ft)

Mean depth
  
13 m

Average depth
  
13.4 m (44 ft)

Islands
  
Innisfallen Island

Island
  
Innisfallen Island

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Location
  
Killarney, County Kerry

Similar
  
Killarney National Park, Ross Castle, Muckross House, Ring of Kerry, Torc Waterfall

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The Lakes of Killarney are a scenic attraction located near Killarney, County Kerry, in Ireland. They consist of three lakes - Lough Leane, Muckross Lake (also called Middle Lake) and Upper Lake.

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Map of Lough Leane, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Lough Leane (from Irish Loch Léin, meaning 'lake of learning') is the largest of the three lakes. The River Laune drains Lough Leane to the north-west towards Killorglin and into Dingle Bay.

The lakes lie in a mountain-ringed valley starting in the Black Valley. The mountains include:

  • Carrauntoohil 1,038 metres (3,406 ft) (Ireland's highest mountain)
  • Purple Mountain (832 metres (2,730 ft))
  • Mangerton Mountain (843 metres (2,766 ft))
  • Torc Mountain (535 metres (1,755 ft))
  • Ladies View is a scenic stopping point on the N71 road from Killarney to Kenmare that offers a view of the lakes and valleys.

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    References

    Lakes of Killarney Wikipedia