Wildlife reserves · Scottish Highlands
Dinnet Oakwood Special Area of Conservation
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
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).
- 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.