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You’ve come to one of the best places in Britain to For more information see wildlife. ’s most iconic species thrive 1 here; it’s why we are regulars! Tel: 0300 067 6650 Our wildlife hides at and at Loch Torr E-mail: [email protected] near Quinish are great places to start. 2 d n a l t o c S t i is V : s in k m o T 3 l u a P © Scan the Seas

Welcome to h t Mull Eagle Watch e n n e K 4 ch In n O h Mull is a fantastic place to watch for marine ac Be Mull Eagle Watch is an award-winning wildlife 5 the Island wildlife. Otters, common seals and grey seals protection and viewing partnership. Friendly patrol near to shore whilst further out minke and knowledgeable local guides lead visits to of Mull whales, harbour porpoise, basking sharks and see Mull’s magnificent white-tailed eagles. a variety of dolphins can often be spotted. The guided visits usually run from April to Our car parks at Fishnish and Garmony are September and last around 2 hours. You’re going to like it here. The forests particularly good places to sit and watch the of Mull offer a fantastic opportunity sea. The Coastal Trail here, and the Shore Mull Eagle Watch can change location to explore and enjoy the landscape, Trail at Ardmore offer good opportunities for depending on which eagles’ nest offers the best Use #FoundMyForest on your

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o C Shore Trail 7.4km - Strenuous Mull Rocks Eilean làn beatha Eyes to the Skies Discover more with Mull and the surrounding area has 2 Aros Park Còrdaibh an t-eilean seo riut. Tha coilltean our other leaflets. fascinating and world-famous geology. Muile le iomadh cothrom mìorbhaileach air Mull is known as Eagle Island. You’ve got a really Alainn View (Look-out Tower) 170m - Easy Some of the rocks here are 2000 million good chance of seeing both the huge white- rannsachadh agus tlachd fhaighinn às cruth- years old and some are found nowhere Waterfalls Trail 1.4km - Strenuous tìre,cultar, eachdraidh agus fiadh-bheatha an eilein tailed eagles and the majestic golden eagles Lochan Trail 1.7km - Moderate else in the world. Much of Mull is here. A visit to the Mull Eagle Watch project is iongantaich seo. Tha Eilean Muile, agus an sgìre Coastal Trail 4.7km - Strenuous timcheall air, le geòlas a tha ainmeil air feadh an made from layers of basalt lava, left by highly recommended. But it’s not just eagles ancient volcanic eruptions. t-saoghail. Tha thu cuideachd a’ tadhal air fear dhe

on Mull - there are plenty of other birds to look 2020/Edition 1. and Land Scotland-4K/JTCP/March Design & Visitor Planning, Forestry Designed by and Land Scotland unless otherwise stated. © Forestry Jo Scott. Photography written by Text 3 Glen Aros & Loch Frisa na h-àitean as fheàrr ann am Breatainn son fiadh- out for. Watch for hen harriers gliding over Chips from Trees bheatha fhaicinn. Bheiridh coilltean Muile dhut the moorland, listen for crossbills calling in the Cill an Ailein Trail 1.4km - Moderate mòran chothroman air beathaichean fhaicinn air Forestry and Land Scotland looks after many tops of the conifers and scan for black-throated tìr, sna speuran no a-muigh aig muir. Find out more: of the forests on Mull. We are restoring native divers on the lochs. 4 Fishnish & Garmony forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/mull woodland and encouraging more broadleaf Fishnish Loop 2.3km - Moderate trees. We also manage the forests for a Tobermory © Paul Tomkins Coastal Trail 6.5km - Strenuous sustainable supply of timber. Woodchips from Visit Scotland For information on public transport services contact: our forests are used on Mull and heat the oven Tobermory © John Duncan : Visit Scotland Traveline Scotland, 0871 2002233 or of the Island Bakery! 5 Scallastle www.travelinescotland.com Scallastle River Trail 4.8km - Strenuous © Crown Copyright 2020

4 Fishnish and Garmony 5 Scallastle

Less than half a mile from , Fishnish is the perfect stop for a break if you Scallastle offers a taste of the wilder side of are arriving or leaving on the ferry. Mull. We are restoring native woodland Garmony is a great place to admire the view, in this area: the birch and oak trees are have a picnic or explore the sea shore. particularly good for wildlife. If you are lucky Watch out for wildlife at both sites – there is enough to have rain during your visit, the The forests of the always something to see here. Birds like river can be spectacular. gannets, oyster catchers and terns are most obvious but otters, seals and porpoise can Scallastle River Trail also be spotted if you’re lucky. Fishnish Loop Follow the gentler trail to the tumbling Scallastle Don’t miss the new wildlife hide at Fishnish. A short leg stretch through Fishnish Forest River, or complete the steep loop up to a great Call in to see what’s around and find out while you are waiting for the ferry. Listen out for viewpoint looking across to the rugged peak of about recent wildlife sightings. You can also the noisy chirping of crossbills as they feed in discover a bit more about the wonderful Dun da Gaoithe. the canopy. wildlife of Mull, or just sit and enjoy the views. Long steep slopes. Wide, 3 miles / Mostly firm gravel 1½ miles uneven gravel and grassy 4.8 km surface, with a section / 2.3 km surface. Includes rough Allow of uneven grass and Allow and loose rocky section 2 hours earth path. Some ¾ hours and areas that may be parts may be muddy. muddy. Two bridges. Moderate slopes with some short steeper sections.

Coastal Trail

Follow the low rocky shore of the between Fishnish and Garmony. Great views of the peninsula and an opportunity to see oyster catchers on the rocks. Uneven grassy and gravel 4 miles surface, with some rough / 6.5 km rocky and earthy sections. Allow Some short steep slopes. 2 hours Includes narrow sections of boardwalk and several muddy areas. 1 Ardmore & Quinish 2 Aros Park The Waterfalls Trail

Once a private house and estate owned Follow the Aros Burn through charming woodland The ruined settlements of Ardmore and by the Allan family, Aros Park is now to a pair of spectacular waterfalls. Penalbanach lie part hidden within the open for all to enjoy. The big house is forest here. Look out for the abandoned Uneven gravel and earth ¾ miles long gone, but explore the park and houses amongst the trees, the legacy of a surface with rough / 1.4 km you’ll discover many clues to its rich time when farming was the main land use. rocky sections. Long Allow and varied history. There is a choice of slope with several steep ½ hour trails here plus an adventurous play trail, sections. Includes one Shore Trail picnic benches and toilets. It’s a great road crossing. May be place for a day out. muddy after rain. Explore the rugged shore of Ardmore Bay and discover a couple of intriguing ruined villages. Wonderful views of the peninsula. Lochan Trail Sections of rough Alainn View (Look-out Tower) 4½ miles A gentle wander around idyllic Lochan a grassy surface with / 7.4 km Access the look-out tower from the Alainn Ghurrabain, its shore laced with beautiful rocky and muddy parts. Allow View car park. This lookout offers great views beech, cypress and oak trees. Long moderate slopes 3 hours of the plunging Aros Burn waterfall. for half a mile with Largely smooth and 1 mile / some steeper sections. 185 yds / A short there and wide gravel surface. 1.7 km Includes some steps, 170m back trail, wide Some uneven sections Allow narrow boardwalks and Allow and flat with a and exposed tree ½ hour a bridge. smooth surface. 15 mins roots. Generally flat with a short steep slope down to the lochan. Includes a bridge and some steps.

Coastal Trail

A great link between Aros Park and Tobermory along the dramatic wooded shore of Tobermory Bay. There are fabulous sea views throughout.

Uneven gravel surface 3 miles / with earthy and rough 4.7 km rocky sections. One Allow long steep slope and 2 hours some flights of steps. Includes narrow bridges and parts that may be muddy.

3 Glen Aros and Loch Frisa

The Cill an Ailein chapel and burial ground has gravestones dating back to the Middle Ages. It’s an evocative place to pause and reflect. The track along Loch Frisa is ideal for walking and cycling. Watch out for white-tailed and golden eagles, and don’t miss the FANK community & arts project, with its impressive sculpture.

Cill an Ailein Trail

FLS Discover the beautiful old gravestones in this peaceful burial ground, now lost deep within the forest.

Section of uneven ¾ miles grassy path with some / 1.4 km exposed tree roots. Allow One steep slope. ¾ hours Includes a narrow section of boardwalk and some low branches. Parts may be muddy.

Forestry and Land Scotland Parking Non FLS parking Land Woodland Non FLS cafe/refreshments Easy-access facilities Upper Other Woodland Non FLS toilets Toilets Falls Main road Secondary road Please note: Any symbols Minor Road Viewpoint that appear black indicate Forest road they are not Forestry and Picnic area Land Scotland facilities. Track Foot Path Play area Forest trails Barbeque (colour waymarked) Link Route Fishing

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