Lough Gill

Lough Gill is a freshwater lough specifically located in County Sligo, however partially in County Leitrim, in Ireland. The lake is cited in the poetry of W. B. Yeats. Lough Gill and the district of Calry adjoining it's far famous for its herbal surroundings and scenery. Lough Gill is about 8 km or five miles long and 2 km or 1 mile extensive. The Lough Gill machine consists of the river Bonet that flows into the japanese quit of the lake and the River Garavogue which drains the lake to the west near Sligo Town.

The picturesque lake is surrounded via woodlands, which includes Slish Wood, Dooney Rock, and Hazelwood all of which contain famous nature trails and viewing points along the lake. The wooded hills of Slieve Killery and Slieve Daean dominate the south shore. It is a famous location for birdwatchers. Lough Gill has a unique microclimate and is stated for its high number of uncommon or scarce animal and plant species. It is part of the Lough Gill SAC for habitats listed on Annex I and II of the E.U. Habitats Directive, including two with precedence status: alluvial wooded area, orchid-rich calcareous grassland.