Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve

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We ask that you continue to follow Scottish Government and NHS guidelines and help protect yourself, your family and your local community:

  • Maintain hand hygiene
  • Follow physical distancing guidelines

While you are out and about, please take extra care to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Thank you for your patience and support; we look forward to welcoming you back safely.

​Hearts of oak

Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve (NNR) is a precious fragment of ancient oakwood. A lush covering of mosses, lichens and liverworts flourish here in this wonderful example of Scotland's rainforest. In spring, the woodland is rich in wildflowers. Listen to the amazing birdsong in the early mornings, look for butterflies and dragonflies or simply enjoy the paths and trails.

Find out more about visiting Ariundle Oakwood NNR.

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Ariundle Oakwood NNR is renowned for its rain dampened oakwoods, which once covered the western edge of Britain. The oakwood was once cherished for fuelling the nearby iron smelter at Bonawe.

Find out more about the reserve and its natural history.

Contact

Reserve manager: Richard Kilpatrick

NatureScot
Torlundy
Fort William
PH33 6SW

Telephone: 01397 704716
Email: [email protected]

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Discover more about why Scotland’s National Nature Reserves were created and the partners who manage them.

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Follow NatureScot’s Scotland’s Nature blog and find interesting articles on Scotland’s natural heritage.

We work with Forestry Commission Scotland on many aspects of managing Ariundle Oakwood NNR.

Ariundle Oakwood NNR is a member of VisitScotland and the GTBS (Green Tourism Business Scheme).

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