Aros Park
COVID-19 update
All FLS visitor centres are currently closed. Walking and mountain bike trails remain open, as do most toilets and car parks, but do check below for local updates for closures.
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Latest forest information
- Update 4 March 2021: Essential road works are taking place on the main vehicle access from Saturday 6 March for approx 2 weeks. This means there will be no vehicle access into the park, however the trails will remain open and can be accessed by foot from Tobermory, or from the Alainn View car park. Please follow all on-site signage.
- The upper section of the Waterfalls Trail is temporarily closed due to damage caused by heavy rain.
- The toilets are currently closed.
Ferns, waterfalls and views to scenic Tobermory
Aros Park is like a fabulous back garden for the town of Tobermory. Trails wander through attractive woodland, lush with ferns and waterfalls. Viewpoints offer panoramas of picturesque Tobermory and the craggy face of Ardnamurchan over the Sound of Mull.
On the edge of the site, there's a spectacular look-out at Alainn View that will lift you high into the tree tops. Children will enjoy exploring the play trail, while their parents prepare lunch at our free-to-use barbecue points. And if you're looking for a more relaxing way to spend your day, why not try your hand at trout fishing on the loch?
Guide map to the forests of the Isle of Mull (PDF 4.5MB)
Walking trails
Alainn View (Look-out Tower)
Access the look-out tower from the Alainn View car park. This lookout offers great views of the plunging Aros Burn waterfall.
A short there and back trail, wide and flat with a smooth surface.
Allow 15 mins
Lochan Trail
A gentle wander around idyllic Lochan a Ghurrabain, with its edges laced with beautiful beech, cypress and oak trees.
Largely smooth and wide gravel surface. Some uneven sections and exposed tree roots. Generally flat with a short steep slope down to the lochan. Includes a bridge and some steps.
Allow ½ hour
Admire the reflections in the water, or come for the show of waterlilies in summer.
The Waterfalls Trail (closed)
A trail notice is in effect
The upper section of the Waterfalls Trail is temporarily closed due to damage caused by heavy rain.
Follow the Aros Burn through charming woodland to a pair of spectacular waterfalls.
Uneven gravel and earth surface with rough rocky sections. Long slope with several steep sections. Includes one road crossing. May be muddy after rain.
Allow ½ hour
There are three waterfalls in Aros Park: this trail takes you past two of them on the way to Alainn View. From the lookout here there are great views across the bay, and after heavy rain the surging burn is spectacular.
Coastal Trail
A great link between Aros Park and Tobermory along the dramatic wooded shore of Tobermory Bay. There are views over to Calve Island.
Uneven gravel surface with earthy and rough rocky sections. One long steep slope and some flights of steps. Includes narrow bridges and parts that may be muddy.
Allow 2 hours
More than just a journey from town to the park, this trail has fine views across the bay and a picnic spot along the way.
Facilities & access
Public toilets, picnic benches, barbecue points and a small play area are all available near the car park.
Getting here
Walk from Tobermory: The scenic Coastal Trail starts behind the Harbour Building/Mull Aquarium. Follow the green waymarkers for 1¼ miles (2km) to reach Aros Park.
By car: The entrance to Aros Park is on the north side of the A848, about ¾ mile (1.2km) outside Tobermory.
Using SatNav?
PA75 6AD is the nearest postcode.
Public transport
The Craignure-Tobermory bus service passes the entrance to Aros Park, although there is a ¾ mile (1.2km) walk along the driveway to the marked trails. Buses can also stop at Alainn View which links to the Aros Park trails. Check Traveline Scotland for details.
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