Ariundle Oakwood Walk

The Ariundle National Nature Reserve is a lovely place to visit at any time of the year, and there are two lovely walks through the woods and hills.  The Reserve is a fine example of ancient coastal Atlantic oakwood and is recognised for its old oaks supporting a huge diversity and abundance of ferns.

There is a Forestry Commission carpark at the end of the road to Ariundle with interpreation boards and a map of the walk options.

Look out for chequered skipper, pearl-bordered fritillary, small pearl-bordered fritillary and the rare northern emerald dragonfly on the wing in summer. The reserve also supports a range of woodland birds, including redstarts, warblers, tree pipits, tits, as well as breeding populations of crossbills.  Look out for tracks and signs of pine marten, badger, wildcat, pipstrelle bat and otter.