Lough Key
Inland lake · Area 8.7 km² · 2 harbours
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Lough Key is an inland lake with no waterway to the sea (Ireland). Area 8.7 km². Sailseer covers 2 harbours, including Lough Key Forest & Leisure Park, The Moorings.
Rules on the lake
Shannon, Shannon-Erne Waterway and Lough Erne: Waterways Ireland manages the Shannon, the Shannon-Erne Waterway and the Erne. On the Shannon locking is paid in cash or with the Smart Card; on the Shannon-Erne Waterway the crew operates the locks themselves with the Smart Card (buy beforehand). Through the Ardnacrusha power station only after booking with ESB 48 hours ahead. No licence is required; hire boats go after a briefing. On the Erne you travel through Northern Ireland: no border control on the water.
Harbours on the lake
Formalities
Frequently asked questions
Lough Key: What rules apply to boats?
Waterways Ireland manages the Shannon, the Shannon-Erne Waterway and the Erne. On the Shannon locking is paid in cash or with the Smart Card; on the Shannon-Erne Waterway the crew operates the locks themselves with the Smart Card (buy beforehand). Through the Ardnacrusha power station only after booking with ESB 48 hours ahead. No licence is required; hire boats go after a briefing. On the Erne you travel through Northern Ireland: no border control on the water.
Lough Key: How big is the lake?
Area 8.7 km².
Lough Key: Which harbours are there?
Sailseer covers 2 harbours, including Lough Key Forest & Leisure Park, The Moorings.