Vale of Clara

Vale of Clara
Vale of Clara
Location of the Vale of Clara in Ireland
TypeNational
LocationCounty Wicklow
Coordinates52°56′31″N 6°14′20″W / 52.942°N 6.239°W / 52.942; -6.239
Area545 acres (220.55 ha)
Operated byNational Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland)
StatusOpen all year

Vale of Clara (Irish: Gleann an Chláraigh) is a national nature reserve of approximately 545 acres (2.21 km2) located in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is managed by the Irish National Parks & Wildlife Service, part of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.