unrated)About Ardmore and Glengorm cycle route
This route takes you through the forest through mature larches, pines and spruces and along the coast, returning by the county road.
On leaving from the Tobermory end of the route, if you take the first fork on the right it will bring you within 150m of the sea, and show you exceptional views of Ardnamurchan Point.
If you continue towards Glengorm on the left hand fork along the Achanna na Taobhan for one km, and at the first sharp bend to the left look to the right of the route to see the remains of the old farmhouse and fanks of Penalbanach
Further along the forest road, views of Coll, Tiree and Ardnamurchan open out where the trees have been dwarfed by the salt-laden winds.
The road once again enters close forest until you come to the gate into the fields of Glengorm Estate. Cross the fields for 300m and you return to the county road. Turn left to Tobermory (four miles away).
- A map of the route is in the Forest of Mull leaflet (PDF 3.5Mb)
How to get there:
Ardmore and Glengorm cycle route can be started from Ardmore Car Park in Ardmore. Tobermory is the nearest town or village.
Travelling to Dervaig from Tobermory on the B8073, take the turning for Glengorm on the outskirts of Tobermory. The car park is about one mile along this road on the right-hand side.
OS Grid Reference: NM486557
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
You can also access this trail through Glengorm Car Park.
Wildlife
Mammals: This route offers fine opportunities to spot some of Mull iconic mammals such as otter and red deer. We have information about Red deer and Otter
Birds: Mull's two largest birds of prey, the golden and the white tailed sea eagle can often be seen here. Many coastal birds species inhabit the shoreline. We have information about Golden eagle and White-tailed eagle
| Ardmore Car Park Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
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| Length of trail: 4 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: n/a |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Jan Dunlop Mull & Iona Community Ranger 01680 300640 e-mail: jan.dunlop@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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