Notable lake · Ulster, Ireland

Lough Atercan

Loch an tSaotharcáin

Lough Atercan is a lake in Ulster, Ireland.

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Lough Atercan: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lough Atercan

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Lough Atercan — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 54.98676, -8.38367. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Lough Atercan

St Columba's Church, Burtonport · church · Ulster · ~3 km · Must-see
Inishcoo · river spot · Ulster · ~6 km · Must-see
Rutland Island · river spot · Ulster · ~6 km · Must-see
Eighter Island · river spot · ~7 km · Must-see
Lough Anure · lake · Ulster · ~8 km · Must-see
Owey Island · river spot · Ulster · ~11 km · Must-see
Arranmore · river spot · Ulster · ~12 km · Must-see
Inis Meáin · river spot · Ulster · ~17 km · Must-see
Lough Nacung · lake · Ulster · ~18 km · Must-see
Inishkeel · river spot · Ulster · ~20 km · Must-see
Errigal · viewpoint · Ulster · ~23 km · Must-see
Mackoght · viewpoint · Ulster · ~24 km · Must-see
Kiltooris Lough · lake · Ulster · ~25 km · Must-see
Glenveagh National Park · sanctuary · Ulster · ~25 km · Must-see
Aghla More · viewpoint · Ulster · ~26 km · Must-see
Inishbofin · river spot · Ulster · ~31 km · Must-see
Crocknalaragagh · viewpoint · Ulster · ~32 km · Must-see
Lough Ea · lake · Ulster · ~32 km · Must-see

See everything within a day’s drive of Lough Atercan

Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lough Atercan

Lough Anure · lake · Ulster · ~8 km · Must-see
Lough Nacung · lake · Ulster · ~18 km · Must-see
Kiltooris Lough · lake · Ulster · ~25 km · Must-see
Lough Ea · lake · Ulster · ~32 km · Must-see
Lough Veagh · lake · Ulster · ~34 km · Must-see
Gartan Lough · lake · Ulster · ~37 km · Must-see
Lough Eske · lake · Ulster · ~48 km · Must-see
Lough Fern · lake · Ulster · ~54 km · Must-see
Glencar Lough · lake · Connacht · ~90 km · Must-see
Lough Erne Yacht Club · lake · Northern Ireland · ~97 km · Must-see

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ireland

Frequently asked

Is Lough Atercan full? Are the gates open?

No visitor has reported the water level status for Lough Atercan yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

What is the best time to visit Lough Atercan?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

What are the places to visit near Lough Atercan?

Nearby: St Columba's Church, Burtonport (church, 3 km), Inishcoo (river spot, 6 km), Rutland Island (river spot, 6 km), Eighter Island (river spot, 7 km), Lough Anure (lake, 8 km), Owey Island (river spot, 11 km).

Is Lough Atercan worth visiting?

Lough Atercan is listed as a notable lake in Ireland on Spotwander.