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Notable lake · Ulster, Ireland

Lough Oony

Lough Oony is a lake in Ulster, Ireland.

Lough Oony: 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 Oony

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 Oony — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.21511, -7.14128. 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 Oony full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lough Oony?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lough Oony?

    Nearby: Abbey Ruins (fort, 9 km), Rossmore Mausoleum (fort, 12 km), Errigal Ringfort (fort, 21 km), Castle Saunderson (fort, 22 km), Crom Estate (park, 26 km), Creevekeeran Castle (fort, 29 km).

    Is Lough Oony worth visiting?

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