Which County Is Lough Neagh in?

Lough Neagh, sometimes Loch Neagh is a vast freshwater lake in Northern Ireland, the biggest lake in the British Isles, supplying 40% of the water of Northern Ireland. The lough is bordered by all but one of Northern Ireland's six counties, whose borders circle it like the spokes of a wheel: County Antrim (east)

What counties is Lough Neagh in?

Counties
  • Antrim (eastern side and northern shore of the lake)
  • Down (small part in the south-east)
  • Armagh (south)
  • Tyrone (west)
  • Londonderry (northern part of west shore)

Where is Lough Neagh located?

Lough Neagh, Irish Loch Neathach, lake in east-central Northern Ireland, about 20 miles (32 km) west of Belfast. It is the largest lake in the British Isles, covering 153 square miles (396 square km), with a catchment area of 2,200 square miles (5,700 square km).

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