Clara Bog, Clara

Name: Clara Bog
Address: Clara, Ireland

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Clara Bog is one of the largest relatively intact raised bogs remaining in Ireland. It lies southeast of the R436 regional road between the village of Ballycumber and the town of Clara, in County Offaly. Much of the bog is state-owned and managed as a nature reserve covering some 460 ha. A Special Area of Conservation covers 836 ha. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°19'11"N, 7°38'23"W

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Clara Ireland

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Clara Bog – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Esker Hills Golf Club, Durrow Abbey, Charleville Castle, Charleville Forest Castle.

3.7 miSE
53°17'47"N • 7°33'29"W
Esker Hills Golf Club, Tullamore
95 min walk • Golf
5 miE
Monastery
Durrow Abbey
127 min walk • Durrow Abbey is a historic site in Durrow, County Offaly in Ireland. It is located off the N52 some 5 miles from Tullamore. Largely undisturbed, the site is an early medieval monastic complex of ecclesiastical and secular monuments, visible and sub-surface.
6.1 miSE
Forts and castles, Park, Reportedly haunted
Charleville Castle
157 min walk • Charleville Castle is a Gothic-style castle located in County Offaly, Ireland, bordering the town of Tullamore, near the River Clodiagh. It is considered one of the finest of its type in the country.
6.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Charleville Forest Castle, Tullamore
157 min walk • Charleville Castle is a Gothic-style castle located in County Offaly, Ireland, bordering the town of Tullamore, near the River Clodiagh. It is considered one of the finest of its type in the country.
5.4 miE
Village, Church
Durrow
137 min walk • Durrow is a small rural village and townland in County Offaly, Ireland. Durrow is located on the N52 off the N6 road between Kilbeggan and Tullamore.
4.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Ballycowan Castle
115 min walk • Ballycowan Castle is a castle located 4 km west of Tullamore, Co. Offaly. It was built in 1589 as a fortified house by Thomas Morres.
6.4 miNW
Town
Moate
162 min walk • Moate is steeped in history, and one of its most significant landmarks is the Motte and Bailey, a 12th-century Norman fortification. This ancient structure provides a glimpse into the town's fascinating past and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.