Tobermory
Tobermory, United Kingdom
A harbour town on the Isle of Mull with a seafront row of brightly painted houses, a small distillery and walks along the bay. Reach the island by car ferry from Oban, and book the crossing ahead in summer.
Tobermory was founded in 1788 as a fishing port by the British Fisheries Society, and the layout goes back to plans by the engineer Thomas Telford. The brightly painted houses along Main Street have made it a popular filming location, including for the BBC children's series Balamory. The town has a whisky distillery and the Mull Museum, which covers local history. Legend tells of a Spanish ship laden with gold that is said to have sunk in the bay around 1588; no significant treasure has ever been recovered.
Tobermory has about 1,000 inhabitants. Most visitors arrive by car ferry from Oban to Craignure, from where it is about 35 km (22 miles) across the island. Other ferries run from Tobermory to Kilchoan and from Fishnish to Lochaline; check timetables in advance. Book the crossing early for summer, and allow a few hours for the town.
- Nearest town
- Tobermory, United Kingdom
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 56.6230, -6.0690
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Campsites nearby
- Tobermory CampsiteCampsite1 km from TobermoryTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Ardnamurchan CampsiteCampsite8 km from Tobermory · 30 pitchesTentsMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Lochan nan Àl CampsiteCampsite9 km from Tobermory
- Salen Bay CampsiteCampsite14 km from Tobermory · 40 pitchesTentsMotorhomesDrinking waterDogs allowed
- Killiechronan CampsiteCampsite14 km from TobermoryTentsCaravansDrinking waterDogs allowed
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Tobermory?
Tobermory is in Tobermory, United Kingdom, at GPS 56.6230, -6.0690. It is about 28 km from Craignure.
Can you camp near Tobermory?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tobermory Campsite, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Tobermory?
Places worth a stop nearby: Calgary Bay (14 km), Duart Castle (32 km), Camusdarach Beach (37 km) and Iona Abbey (38 km).
When is the best time to visit Tobermory?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)