Lough Fern

Lough Fern is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in north near the town of .
Wikipedia
  • Type: Lake
  • Description: lake in north County Donegal, Ireland
  • Also known as: “Loch Fearna”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Millford and Kilmacrenan.

Town
Photo: MaxPride, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Milford or , historically called Ballynagalloglagh, is a small town and townland in , . It stands near the head of . The population at the 2022 census was 1,076. The Tirconaill Tribune is headquartered here. is situated 3½ km north of Lough Fern.

Village
Photo: Dr Neil Clifton, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Kilmacrennan, also , is a village, townland and civil parish in , . The village population was 888, as of the 2022 census. is situated 5 km southwest of Lough Fern.

Town
Photo: Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Ramelton, also , is a town and townland in , . As of 2022, its population was 1,288. is situated 5 km southeast of Lough Fern.

Lough Fern

Latitude
55.05944° or 55° 3′ 34″ north
Longitude
-7.71861° or 7° 43′ 7″ west
Elevation
18 metres (59 feet)
Open location code
9C7J375J+QH
Geo­Names ID
2964319
Wiki­data ID
Q24196377
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Lough Fern from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Turkish—“Lough Fern” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Lough Fern”
  • Irish: “Loch Fearna”
  • Turkish: “Lough Fern”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Portleen and Moyagh.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Moyle Hill and Glen Lough.

County Donegal: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Letterkenny, Gweedore, Donegal Town, and Ballyshannon.

Curious Lakes to Discover

Uncover intriguing lakes from every corner of the globe.