The Windy Gap

The Windy Gap is a scenic viewpoint in County Mayo, Connacht. The Windy Gap is situated nearby to the peak Burren, as well as near Farbreiga.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pontoon and Lahardaun.

Hamlet

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Pontoon is a lakeside village on the R310 regional road in County Mayo in Ireland, situated between Lough Conn and Lough Cullin, and near the town of Foxford and the village of Lahardane. Pontoon is situated 7 km east of The Windy Gap.

Village

Lahardane, also sometimes spelled Lahardaun, is a village in the parish of Addergoole, County Mayo, Ireland, adjacent to Lough Conn and to Nephin, and close to the towns of Crossmolina, Castlebar and Ballina. The 2016 census recorded a population of 178. Lahardaun is situated 8 km north of The Windy Gap.

Latitude

53.95431° or 53° 57′ 16″ north

Longitude

-9.31551° or 9° 18′ 56″ west

Open location code

9C5GXM3M+PQ

OpenStreetMap ID

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=viewpoint

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