Scragh Bog
Ireland, Leinster
Scragh Bog
LocationIreland, Leinster
RegionLeinster
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates53.5790°, -7.3600°
Established1992
Area0.228
Nearest CityMullingar (8 km)
Major CityDublin (80 km)
About Scragh Bog
The best illustration in Ireland of the transition from alkaline fen to acidic raised bog and one of the few remaining in Europe. Contains a large number of uncommon plants and insects which are rare in Europe.