๐Ÿ“Œ Salen, Isle of Mull
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Aros Castle was built in the 13th century as one of a chain of castles defending the north side of the Isle of Mull. While popular Duart Castle (another link in the chain) remains intact, only fragments of Aros Castle survive. One great section of wall and bits and pieces of a few outbuildings are all that are left, surrounded by intimidating bracken in summer which stops you getting too close to the crumbling brickwork. The track to the left of the site descends muddily to the shoreline; turning right here reveals that the castle stands on a rocky headland, with the main wall looking more impressive from this side. Turn around and there are even better views across the Sound of Mull.

๐ŸŒ Location

๐Ÿ“Œ By minor road end 2 mi north of Salen, Isle of Mull

๐Ÿงญ O.S. Grid Reference: NM 563450

๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ GPS coordinates: 56.533582,-5.965107

๐ŸšŒ Bus stops on A848 at Aros Bridge (0.5 mi)

๐Ÿš— Layby at ๐Ÿงญ NM 561450 / ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ 56.533645,-5.967744

๐Ÿ“ Key info

โŒš Always open

๐ŸŽซ Free

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