Toomebridge - and Toome Canal are in County Antrim, it was also a filming location for Game of Thrones. The canal leads off into Lough Neagh - which is the largest freshwater lake in Northern Ireland - it is also the largest lake by area in the British Isles with a surface area of 151 square miles. Due to this - it supplies 40% of Northern Ireland's water supply!
Lough Neagh is not just an attraction when it comes to the different places that one should visit in Northern Ireland, but it is also one of Game of Thrones shooting locations which are found in Northern Ireland that made the idea of travelling to Northern Ireland more common among GOT fans (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1KqyF3tj7Y).
It is important to pay much attention to Lough Neagh because it is not just the largest freshwater lake in Northern Ireland and the largest lake by area in the British Isles, but it even carries a rank when it comes to the European Union since it is the 15th largest freshwater lake within the EU and is even ranked 31st in the list of largest lakes in Europe.
Lough Neagh is 20 miles away from Belfast which is not a huge distance for people to cross if they are coming to Belfast but will be thinking about heading to Lough Neagh. This lake is 20 miles long and 9 miles wide; it is very shallow around the margins and the average depth in the main body of the lake is about 30 feet.
The interesting thing to know about Lough Neagh is the fact that it actually shares shores with five of the six counties which are found in Northern Ireland, which are Antrim, Down, Armagh, Tyrone, and Londonderry; Fermanagh is the only county that does not share any shores with the lake.
In addition to ranking as the largest freshwater lake and appearing in Game of Thrones movie series, it is important to mention that from the things which are making this lake famous are the different uses which it helps with, such as being a water supply, a navigation point for boats, a place for bird watching especially for those who have an admiration for such a thing, and most importantly being one major industry for fishing for centuries.
Toome Canal in which Game of Thrones was filmed is definitely a good choice to go for when it comes to Lough Neagh because it could provide the person with a panoramic view over the lake and that is exactly how one will get the chance to enjoy the beauty of this place and receive some calmness of mind if that was the main reason behind visiting this place.
The view of the lake is always different, one gets to forget everything happening around and enjoy the calmness of the place and love what nature has to offer. In addition to Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland, there are actually different other lakes which could also be visited and checked for the views they have.
From the lakes which we visited before in Northern Ireland, there is Lough Carra in county Mayo, which is between Ballinrobe, Ballintubber, and Claremorris (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBnUBuMWALk). Lough Erne is another important option because it is the second biggest lake system in Northern Ireland and it is located in county Fermanagh (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBaaFJht3SQ). In addition to these two different ones mentioned, there is also Lough Muckno that is located in county Monaghan in Ireland and which could also be another option for people to discover (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY9xvM9FXVM).
One of the best things about Ireland is the fact that it is the friend of nature; there are different parks, lakes, and places where green areas and water are taking over, giving visitors the chance to enjoy some time away from all the hassle of the city and at the same time give their kids the chance to play around and take their pets for a walk.
Toome Canal is a destination for those who are touring the country for the locations that are related to Game of Thrones movie and it is also a place for those who are trying to discover all the famous important destinations that one should head for when it comes to Northern Ireland - if you happen to be visiting the country but at the same time you are a fan of Game of Thrones then you have succeeded at choosing the best and the most right destination for yourself.
Have you ever been to Toome Canal and enjoyed Lough Neagh before? Then it is now the right time to head and check it. If you have already visited this place before then share your experience with us and tell us about the things you loved the most and those which you might recommend some solutions to solve.
Are you interested to know more facts about Lough Neagh in Northern ireland? Or the River Toome? Or more about Northern Ireland's Loughs - just let us now in the comments below. Hope you enjoy your visit around Antrim and Northern Ireland :-)
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