Aros Park
Explore, rest and play in Aros Park
Aros Park is like a fabulous back garden for the town of Tobermory. Trails wander through attractive woodland, lush with ferns, and there's a waterfall to discover, plus a play trail for children to explore. You can cook a barbecue and even try your hand at trout fishing.
The park has superb views too, looking back to Tobermory and over the Sound of Mull to the craggy face of Ardnamurchan. On the edge of the site, there’s a spectacular look-out at Alainn View that will lift you high into the tree tops.
Our guide map to Mull’s forests will help you enjoy the landscape, culture, history and wildlife of this amazing island.
Notice
- Managed Rhododendron clearance work is taking place throughout Aros Park which will involve routine managed fires and smoke in places. Please help by following all safety signage and warning signs. Work will continue until late February.
Find all the essentials
There are places to eat, shops and public toilets in Tobermory.
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.
miles / 0.2 km 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.
1 miles / 1.7 km Allow ½ hour
The Waterfalls Trail
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.
¾ miles / 1.4 km Allow ½ hour
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.
3 miles / 4.7 km Allow 2 hours
How to get here
You can walk direct from Tobermory: the scenic Coastal Trail starts from the bus terminus near the distillery. Follow the green waymarkers for 1 ¼ miles (2 km) to reach Aros Park.
By car from Tobermory, take the A848 towards Salen. The entrance to Aros Park is about ¾ mile (1.2 km) out of town on the left hand side. The main car park is at grid reference NM 518 539.
Using SatNav?
PA75 6AD is the nearest postcode, about ¼ mile (400 metres) before the entrance.
Public transport
Buses between Craignure and Tobermory pass Aros Park. Check Traveline Scotland for details.
Nearby places
There are many other forests on the Isle of Mull to explore. You’ll find a trail to the coast with wonderful views from Ardmore, and a charming abandoned graveyard among the trees at Glen Aros.
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