Isle of Mull Sights

  1. Ben More

    The highest peak on the island, Ben More (966m/3168ft) has spectacular views in clear weather across to the surrounding islands. A trail leads up the mountain from Loch na Keal, by the bridge on the B8035 over the Abhainn na h-Uamha river (14km/8mi southwest of Salen). There's not much of a path. The round trip is 10.5km (6.5mi); allow five to six hours.

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  2. Burg

    A highlight for trekkers is this 50-million-year-old fossil tree preserved in the basalt cliffs. A track leads from the car park at Tiroran to a house at Burg; the last 4km (2.5mi) to the tree is on a very rough coastal path. Nearby you can climb a metal ladder down to the beach at low tide. Allow six to seven hours for the strenuous 24km (14mi) round trip.

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  3. Duart Castle

    A 30-minute walk from Torosay is Duart Castle, a formidable fortress dominating the Sound of Mull. The seat of the Clan MacLean, this is one of the oldest inhabited castles in Scotland - the central keep was built in 1360. It was bought and restored in 1911 by war hero Sir Fitzroy MacLean and has damp dungeons, vast halls and ancient bathrooms.

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