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Upper Lough Erne, Fermanagh

Upper Lough Erne is a large, freshwater lough in County Fermanagh. It is formed from a widened section of the River Erne, which flows north-west onto Lower Lough Erne and thence into the Atlantic. The lough has many islands. The town of Enniskillen lies on the short stretch of river between the two loughs. The lough is popular for angling and boating. The lough is within the council area of Fermanagh and Omagh.

Place Type: Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh
Historic County: Fermanagh
Lat, Long: 54.21596,-7.51308
Grid Reference: H 3181 2977
Council Area: Fermanagh and Omagh CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 331744
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Upper_Lough_Erne,_Fermanagh_331744

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