Clara Bog Nature Reserve

What it’s all about

About

About   

With the Slieve Bloom mountains as a backdrop Clara Bog Nature Reserve is one of the most important raised bogs in Europe and is the finest remaining example of a raised bog in Ireland today. Clara Bog Nature Reserve is home to many protected wildlife species. Clara Bog is also home to hundreds of plant species with many totally unique to this site.   

The nearby Visitor Centre is a great place to start your visit; here you’ll find out all about the natural history of the bog and life around it and you’ll also get clues on what to look out for when you’re there.  The Visitor Centre offers walks, talks, workshops and other educational activities for adults and children.   

Explore   

Clara bog’s one kilometre looped boardwalk affords visitors the perfect opportunity to view some of the many protected wildlife species and birds that have made the place their home. Less than two kilometres from the Nature Reserve, the Visitor Centre offers visitors the opportunity to get a deeper appreciation of the unique insight into the bog with colourful wildlife displays, documentaries and touchscreen infographics.