​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 Celtic 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.

Top attractions

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.

• Look out for the rare chequered skipper butterfly.
• Explore the oakwoods on our sheltered trail.
• Listen to a chorus of resident and visiting birds, including redstarts.

Find out more about the reserve and its natural history.

Contact

Reserve manager: Richard Kilpatrick

Scottish Natural Heritage
Torlundy
Fort William
PH33 6SW

Telephone: 01397 704716
Email: nnr@nature.scot

Find out more

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

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Follow SNH’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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