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Lough Ouler
Lake
Cool today
Editor's Notes
Lough Ouler is Wicklow's famous 'heart-shaped lake', a corrie lough cradled beneath the north face of Tonelagee mountain. The view down onto its distinctive outline from the summit ridge has made the hike from the Wicklow Gap road one of the county's most popular.
lake in County Wicklow, Ireland
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Weather at Lough Ouler
H: 61° L: 44°
Mist
45°
|
Feels like 43°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
96%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
47°
3 AM
45°
6 AM
44°
9 AM
49°
12 PM
59°
3 PM
60°
6 PM
59°
9 PM
53°
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- Where is Lough Ouler?
- Lough Ouler is a lake in Leinster.
- Can you swim at Lough Ouler?
- There is no fixed answer for Lough Ouler: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lough Ouler in Leinster. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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