A 200-million-year-old fossilized tree trunk, remarkably preserved with its roots and branches intact, standing upright in a specially designed chamber within the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Great day (3th of June '23) fantastic walk, a bit roughly over the stones and boulders at the end but very enjoyable. Nice surprise half way where you can buy some cakes and shortbread. Beautiful views over the ocean to South Mull and several Isles like Staffa, Dutchman's cap, Lunga and many more. Don't forget to stop at Daisy Cheape's memorial
Challenging walk but well worth it. The views once you hit the beach are incredible, with stunning rock formations. The higher route is quite narrow in parts but there is a route when you see the "wheel" that you can come off the ridge sooner and walk along the beach without taking the iron ladder.
First of all, Dog owners beware as just before the final stretch there is a ladder that needs to be descended that dogs will not be able to traverse leaving you to walk back only an hour or so from the fossil. All else however, its an amazing walk, treating you to forest, ocean , grassland and cliffs for a complete microcosm of the Isle of Mull.
A beautiful long walk. About 18km. We walked with our dog, so beware, at one point there's a steep ladder you have to pass. On the way to the fossil tree we carried our dog downstairs. On the way back we took a short way over the coast and climbed the way back to the "official" route which has been far more better for the dog. Beautiful spots, awesome waterfalls. One of our bast walks so far. About 3 or 4 km from the parking spot there's a little farmhouse. Sometimes there's some cake and biscuits outside.
This was a fantastic day! The path to the tree is blocked by a landslide, we scrambled over this to reach it, probably quite dangerous and there are signs making it clear it is not recommended, you potentially could access it via the beach but it is very rocky and tidal. The tidal point is one to note as the tree itself won't be accessible at high tide. Now all the house keeping is out of the way.... This was the best walk ever, the tree was super cool too but the landscape, nature and scenery on the way are what made it. It a felt pretty easy going up to the iron age fort, then things got more tricky. Over the rocks and along the very high little route was tough going. And the ladder was an experience in itself! We saw the wild goats, loads of them! And deer. The rock formations were spectacular! Can't recommend enough but check the tide times and have enough time, with a lunch break we were around 6 hours there and back.
Used the lochaline to fishnish ferry to get on mull. Then drive to the fossil tree carpark. Cycled to the burg bothy , walked the coastline to fossil tree. If you're into geology then this is a must see. Basalt formations everywhere.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Great day (3th of June '23) fantastic walk, a bit roughly over the stones and boulders at the end but very enjoyable. Nice surprise half way where you can buy some cakes and shortbread. Beautiful views over the ocean to South Mull and several Isles like Staffa, Dutchman's cap, Lunga and many more. Don't forget to stop at Daisy Cheape's memorial
Challenging walk but well worth it. The views once you hit the beach are incredible, with stunning rock formations. The higher route is quite narrow in parts but there is a route when you see the "wheel" that you can come off the ridge sooner and walk along the beach without taking the iron ladder.
First of all, Dog owners beware as just before the final stretch there is a ladder that needs to be descended that dogs will not be able to traverse leaving you to walk back only an hour or so from the fossil. All else however, its an amazing walk, treating you to forest, ocean , grassland and cliffs for a complete microcosm of the Isle of Mull.
A beautiful long walk. About 18km. We walked with our dog, so beware, at one point there's a steep ladder you have to pass. On the way to the fossil tree we carried our dog downstairs. On the way back we took a short way over the coast and climbed the way back to the "official" route which has been far more better for the dog. Beautiful spots, awesome waterfalls. One of our bast walks so far. About 3 or 4 km from the parking spot there's a little farmhouse. Sometimes there's some cake and biscuits outside.
This was a fantastic day! The path to the tree is blocked by a landslide, we scrambled over this to reach it, probably quite dangerous and there are signs making it clear it is not recommended, you potentially could access it via the beach but it is very rocky and tidal. The tidal point is one to note as the tree itself won't be accessible at high tide. Now all the house keeping is out of the way.... This was the best walk ever, the tree was super cool too but the landscape, nature and scenery on the way are what made it. It a felt pretty easy going up to the iron age fort, then things got more tricky. Over the rocks and along the very high little route was tough going. And the ladder was an experience in itself! We saw the wild goats, loads of them! And deer. The rock formations were spectacular! Can't recommend enough but check the tide times and have enough time, with a lunch break we were around 6 hours there and back.
Used the lochaline to fishnish ferry to get on mull. Then drive to the fossil tree carpark. Cycled to the burg bothy , walked the coastline to fossil tree. If you're into geology then this is a must see. Basalt formations everywhere.
