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Notable lake · Leinster, Ireland

Lower Lake

Lower Lake is a lake in Leinster, Ireland.

Lower Lake: 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 Lower Lake

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 Lower Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 53.00883, -6.33573. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lower Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lower Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lower Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lower Lake?

    Nearby: Glendalough Cathedral (church, 1 km), Paulanass Waterfall, Glendalough (waterfall, 1 km), Mullacor (viewpoint, 5 km), Camaderry (viewpoint, 5 km), Scarr (viewpoint, 7 km), Clara Lara Funpark (park, 7 km).

    Is Lower Lake worth visiting?

    Lower Lake is listed as a notable lake in Ireland on Spotwander.