GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Celtic Sea
The Celtic Sea lies south of Ireland and southwest of Great Britain, adjoining the western approaches to the English Channel. It connects coastal seas with the open northeast Atlantic.
Fast Facts
- The Irish Sea joins it through St George’s Channel.
- Its southern and western waters approach the Atlantic shelf edge.
- It is distinct from the smaller Irish Sea to the north.
Connected lessons
- Celtic SeaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Irish SeaRelated places
- St George’s ChannelRelated places
- Bay of BiscayRelated places
- North ChannelRelated places
- English ChannelRelated places