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Notable lake · Ulster, Ireland

Lough Altan

Loch Alltáin

Lough Altan is a lake in Ulster, Ireland.

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Lough Altan: 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 Altan

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 Altan — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.06202, -8.09143. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lough Altan full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lough Altan?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lough Altan?

    Nearby: Aghla More (viewpoint, 1 km), Mackoght (viewpoint, 3 km), Errigal (viewpoint, 4 km), Crocknalaragagh (viewpoint, 6 km), Lough Nacung (lake, 8 km), Muckish (viewpoint, 10 km).

    Is Lough Altan worth visiting?

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