Clara Bog Boardwalk
Clara Bog Boardwalk
4.5
00:00 - 23:59
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,390 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
The Clara Boardwalk is a brilliant amenity, such a beautiful and tranquil place to stroll. As the welcome board by the car park says, it is designed for those who want to walk slowly and immerse themselves in the bog flora and fauna, as well as the scenery.
As some reviewers correctly say, it's very short at only 1km but do what I did - a few laps!
The display boards placed at intervals tell you about the bog, its plants, insect and bird life and attempts at conservation.
There is bench at the highest point, furthest from the road where you can sit and contemplate. But the boardwalk is almost flat with only occasional very gentle gradients. It's wheelchair accessible and easy for those with pushchairs. A wire mesh makes it better to grip and its plenty wide enough for two to pass abreast.
There's a small car park at either side of the road at the main entrance. Completely free to visit.
Wonderful peace and quiet, good for the soul.
As some reviewers correctly say, it's very short at only 1km but do what I did - a few laps!
The display boards placed at intervals tell you about the bog, its plants, insect and bird life and attempts at conservation.
There is bench at the highest point, furthest from the road where you can sit and contemplate. But the boardwalk is almost flat with only occasional very gentle gradients. It's wheelchair accessible and easy for those with pushchairs. A wire mesh makes it better to grip and its plenty wide enough for two to pass abreast.
There's a small car park at either side of the road at the main entrance. Completely free to visit.
Wonderful peace and quiet, good for the soul.
Written 21 October 2021
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Katherine A
San Diego, CA73 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Before you walk the bog walkway, first go the the Visitor Center, a mile or so away. Plan to see the center (don't skip the movie), talk to the staff, maybe have lunch in town, and then go out to the bog. The bog has a large raised walkway loop that you can wander around and see the various plants (and animals if you're lucky). This is something you can't really see anywhere else. Museums and bars are great, but take the opportunity to see something unique. Do the bog.
Written 15 December 2018
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Brenna
Province of Leinster, Ireland129 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
Clara Bog is one of the best remaining examples of a raised bog in Europe, and the boardwalk is a 1km looped walk on Clara Bog. The walk itself is well sign-posted, with various information points along the way explaining the flora/fauna relative to the area. If you just want a stroll and a bit of a read it is perfect - a lovely walk, so peaceful, quiet and very picturesque on a sunny summer's day, enabling you to soak up the atmosphere of an exceptional raised bog in the heart of Ireland. There is an area to park your car or bike, and the walk itself is wheelchair accessible.
If you're more in to the history side of things, or learning about the bog I would recommend visiting the Clara Bog Visitor Centre first (they are not beside each other, but only a 5 minute drive away). Admission to both Clara Bog Visitor Centre and the Boardwalk are free to all. The visitor centre is extremely informative, explaining about the wild life and the history of the bogs. The visitor centre is located beside the local library so there is the availability of a car park and it is also wheelchair accessible.
So, whether you're interested in the history of bogs or not, it is still well worth a visit. An excellent facility! A very welcoming environment, I would definitely recommend!
If you're more in to the history side of things, or learning about the bog I would recommend visiting the Clara Bog Visitor Centre first (they are not beside each other, but only a 5 minute drive away). Admission to both Clara Bog Visitor Centre and the Boardwalk are free to all. The visitor centre is extremely informative, explaining about the wild life and the history of the bogs. The visitor centre is located beside the local library so there is the availability of a car park and it is also wheelchair accessible.
So, whether you're interested in the history of bogs or not, it is still well worth a visit. An excellent facility! A very welcoming environment, I would definitely recommend!
Written 15 April 2015
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Oliver Nesbitt
Newry, UK41 contributions
Aug 2019
Loved and enjoyed this visit to Clara Bog Boardwalk.
I learned so much about our boglands and this bog in particular. A must visit to enjoy a new understanding of bog life.
I learned so much about our boglands and this bog in particular. A must visit to enjoy a new understanding of bog life.
Written 7 August 2019
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paddy1817
Clara, Ireland18 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
I go out here most evenings for a walk and some fresh air, It's 1km a full loop around, the scenery and wildlife are beautiful, and its great to get a bit of exercise
Written 19 July 2018
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JReading156
Dublin, Ireland371 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
The boardwalk is probably only 1km long and does a loop out and over the bog and back. Parking available on the road at the entrance. Wasn’t busy (but dog foul in two places on this thin boardwalk, not blaming the dogs but come on people, pick it up). Beautiful views though you’d want the weather for it as zero shelter. Nice thing to do if in the area, could do one lap in 10-15 minutes.
Written 9 April 2018
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SandJ2011
Calgary, Canada73 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
We enjoyed touring the boardwalk around the bog, a great feat of workmanship in itself, and the nearby visitor centre in Clara town was very well presented (and free!). We chatted with a very knowledgeable guide in the visitor centre, and learned a great deal about bogs and peat as a fuel. This is well worth the short jaunt off the motorway.
Written 8 October 2017
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Ricardo_215
Tullamore, Ireland232 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
A short length of boardwalk was built over part of the boglands here so you can experience it firsthand without getting into the muck.
Written 14 December 2014
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Jiceyrainbow1976
Clara, Ireland5 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Beautiful walk around.
Lovely scenery😍
Sufficent parking. You can bring your dog. Once you tidy up after them.
Lovely scenery😍
Sufficent parking. You can bring your dog. Once you tidy up after them.
Written 13 February 2020
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Lou K
Dún Laoghaire, Ireland65 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
The boardwalk is amazing.
How lucky are the licals to live near such a fantastic amenity.
The boardwalk cuts right across old bog with beautiful flora and fauna like you have not seen before. We plan to come back with the full family and bring a picnic and hire bikes.
Can't wait to get back.
How lucky are the licals to live near such a fantastic amenity.
The boardwalk cuts right across old bog with beautiful flora and fauna like you have not seen before. We plan to come back with the full family and bring a picnic and hire bikes.
Can't wait to get back.
Written 9 June 2019
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Probably around or under 1km, usually takes us around 15 - 20 minutes to make 1 lap.
Written 18 August 2019
This place is always open - it doesn't have a gate or anything like that.
Written 19 April 2019
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