Vale of Clara, Nature reserve and forest in County Wicklow, Ireland.
The Vale of Clara extends across 545 acres of land, containing extensive oak woodlands and numerous species of native hardwood trees.
The forest dates back to the Ice Age, with sections of the woodland remaining continuously forested throughout this extended period.
The protected woodland incorporates Ballygannon Wood, which forms part of a Special Area of Conservation under Irish environmental regulations.
The woodland paths allow visitors to observe numerous bird species including buzzards, woodcock, tree-creepers, and redstarts throughout the year.
The reserve contains multiple varieties of wildflowers such as bluebells, bilberry, honeysuckle, and wood sorrel among the native tree species.
Location: County Wicklow
GPS coordinates: 52.94194,-6.23889
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:21
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