Wildlife reserves · South West England
Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve
In or near Otterton.
Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve — RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Whimple · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Address: BH20 5BJ. Wikidata describes it as: "RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.7000°, -3.3333°.
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Official information
Aylesbeare Common is a scenic heathland reserve located in East Devon, known for its rich wildlife including various bird species and insects. It is part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths and is recognized as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, making it a prime location for birdwatching and nature observation.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Devon Pebblebed Heaths SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PEBBLEBED HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Aylesbeare Common is a protected area in Devon, England. It is composed largely of heathland and woodland, interspersed with a few streams and ponds. There are several species of birds and insects which live in Aylesbeare Common, including a wider variety of butterfly species than in any other RSPB reserve.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7000, -3.3333
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Newton Poppleford and Harpford
- Postcode
- BH20 5BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- 01395 233655
- Nearest railway station
- Whimple — 7.7 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4831349 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aylesbeare Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aylesbeare Common - geograph.org.uk - 154682.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve?
- Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5BJ), in the parish of Newton Poppleford and Harpford.
- What is Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve?
- Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve — RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Whimple, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5BJ.
- Who owns Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve?
- Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve is owned by RSPB and operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Is Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve is part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PEBBLEBED HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Whimple, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5BJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.