Clara Bog

Clara Bog extends across 464 hectares of wetland, containing mineral-rich pools, small lakes, and diverse geographical features including hummocks, hollows, and sphagnum lawns.

The bog formation began after the last ice age when glacial retreat created an esker that blocked drainage, transforming a shallow lake into the current wetland system.

The preservation of Clara Bog in the 1980s resulted from public environmental activism and international support, preventing industrial peat extraction plans.

A one-kilometer boardwalk with interpretive panels provides access to the nature reserve, while the visitor center offers educational exhibits and audiovisual facilities.

Clara Bog represents over fifty percent of remaining uncut raised bog in Northwest Europe, supporting protected species like the merlin falcon and European otter.

Location: County Offaly

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 53.31972,-7.63972

Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:33