Ardmore
Discover Ardmore's secrets
Two hundred years ago, many more people lived and worked in Mull’s countryside than today. As trees are harvested from the forests in the northern tip of Mull, old houses and settlements appear like ghosts of the past. You can visit some of them on trails from Ardmore, as well as enjoying magnificent views across to the islands of Coll, Tiree and Rum.
Our guide map to Mull’s forests will help you enjoy the landscape, culture, history and wildlife of this amazing island.
Notice
- Essential Quarry works have closed off a section of forest road between Glengorm and Ardmore. Limited access available along the forest road at Glengorm to the work site with no through access. The Shore Trail remains open however please note no access through to Glengorm until late July.
Car Parking
There’s space for about six cars. If it’s full, there’s a small parking area further up the road.
Enjoy a cuppa
There’s a tea room at Glengorm Castle that looks out across the sea and, it's a good destination for a walk or ride. There are plenty of places to eat and public toilets Tobermory, just 1 ¼ miles (2 km) away.
Walking trails
Essential Quarry works have closed off a section of forest road between Glengorm and Ardmore. Limited access available along the forest road at Glengorm to the work site with no through access. The Shore Trail remains open however please note no access through to Glengorm until late July.
Shore Trail
Explore the rugged shore of Ardmore Bay and discover a couple of intriguing ruined villages. Wonderful views of the Ardnamurchan peninsula.
Sections of rough grassy surface with rocky and muddy parts. Long moderate slopes for half a mile with some steeper sections. Includes some steps, narrow boardwalks and a bridge.
4 ½ miles / 7.4 km Allow 3 hours
How to get here
From Tobermory, follow the B8073 towards Dervaig and then take the turning to Glengorm on the outskirts of the town. Ardmore Forest is about 1 ¼ miles (2 km) along this road on the right-hand side, at grid reference NM 485 557.
Using SatNav?
Unfortunately there are no nearby postcodes that would be useful for SatNav guidance.
Public transport
Public transport serves Tobermory, about 1 ¼ miles (2 km) away.
Nearby places
There are many other forests on the Isle of Mull to explore. You’ll find more trails with wonderful views from Quinish, and a charming abandoned graveyard among the trees at Glen Aros.
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