Portnashangan, Lough Owel
Portnashangan, Lough Owel is a beach in Westmeath. There are restrooms and a parking space nearby. Dogs are not permitted.
Portnashangan, a well-liked inland water bathing spot, is situated on Lough Owel's shore with its rocky, marl-covered ground. Lough Owel, with pond weed and stoneworts, hosts a diverse aquatic flora. However, jet ski bye laws restrict their usage on the lake. The bathing area is about 50 meters wide and 130 meters long (c.0.62Ha).
The bathing area is a popular bathing area. Jet skie bye laws prohibit use of jet skies on the lake. Map 1: Bathing Water Location & Extent
The Portnashangan bathing water site is located on the shores of Lough Owel. The Lough is situated 4km north west of Mullingar in County WestmeathThe bathing area extends over an area of approximately 50meters wide and 130 meters long (c.0.62Ha). Map 1 (Appendix 1) shows the location and extent of the Portnashangan Bathing Area .
Portnashangan is an inland water bathing area located on the shores of Lough Owel. Lough Owel is a spring fed hard water lake the water quality in the lake is good. The lake is a relatively shallow lake with a rocky, marl covered bottom.
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