Wildlife reserves · Scottish Highlands
Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation
In or near Aboyne.
Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation — Special Area of Conservation in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the postcode AB34 5PJ. Entry is free, and the site is accessible for visitors.
About
Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 20 km². Heritage designation: Special Area of Conservation. Wikidata describes it as: "Special Area of Conservation in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.0702°, -2.8865°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dinnet Oakwood is a Designated Special Area of Conservation located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located approximately 9 miles from Aboyne and six miles from Ballater. The area is owned by Scottish Natural Heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0702, -2.8865
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB34 5PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- wikidata: Q5278440 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dinnet Oakwood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dinnet Oakwood 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation?
- Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB34 5PJ).
- What is Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation?
- Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation — Special Area of Conservation in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation?
- Drivers can use postcode AB34 5PJ.
- Is Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation a listed building?
- Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation is officially recognised as Special Area of Conservation listed.
- Is Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation free to visit?
- Yes, Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB34 5PJ. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.