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23. Lough Hyne (Loch Ine), Co. Cork
View of Lough (Loch/lake) Hyne (Ine) from the top of Knockomagh Hill. The very short tidal river can just be seen in the slightly down from the centre of the above picture. There is a well laid hill walk starting from the lake from which you get good views of Lough Hyne and the coast beyond.
The beautiful old trees of the native woodland on the hills above Lough Hyne.
Lough Hyne is a semi-enclosed marine lake of very special place of scientific interest. It was once a freshwater lake until about 4000 years ago when a rise in sea level joined it to the sea.
Lough Hyne is rich in a huge variety of habitat and aquatic life - e.g. myriads of fish can be seen from the shoreline.
Between Lough Hyne and the sea is a small natural harbour. The entrance of the tidal flow of the river 'rapids' in/out of Loch Hyne can just be seen on the top left, the sea is to the right.
The passage to the sea (Atlantic Ocean) is on the right.
The natural harbour between the sea (off picture right) and the 'rapids' to Lough Hyne (off picture left) provides a very sheltered and safe haven for yacht these days, rather than fishing boats.
* Updated July 20th 2008 * EMAIL Phil Brown * images-pictures of Ireland © Phil Brown docspics 2008 |
