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Lough Dan

Lake

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Lough Dan (Irish: Loch Deán) is a scenic boomerang-shaped ribbon lake largely set on private property, in the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. Lough Dan lake lies at the base of Luggala 595 metres (1,952 ft) and Knocknacloghoge 534 metres (1,752 ft) mountains. The lough is fed by the Cloghoge (draining Lough Tay), and Inchavore rivers, and is drained by the River Avonmore.

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Weather at Lough Dan

H: 60° L: 50°
Clear
Clear
50°
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Feels like 45°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
82%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
53°
3 AM
Clear
50°
6 AM
Clear
50°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
55°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
6 PM
Sunny
60°
9 PM
Clear
56°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lough Dan?
Lough Dan is a lake in Leinster.
Can you swim at Lough Dan?
There is no fixed answer for Lough Dan: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lough Dan in Leinster. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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