Things to do in Isle Of Mull
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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.
The glen can be rather wet. Return the same way or continue down the narrow ridge to the eastern top, A'Chioch, then descend to the road via Gleann na Beinn Fhada.
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Mull Wildlife Expeditions
Mull Wildlife Expeditions offers full-day Land Rover tours of the island with the chance of spotting red deer, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, white-tailed sea eagles, hen harriers, otters and perhaps dolphins and porpoises. The cost (adult/child £43/40) includes pick-up from your accommodation or from any of the ferry terminals, a picnic lunch and use of binoculars. The timing of this tour makes it possible as a day-trip from Oban, with pick-up and drop-off at the Craignure ferry.
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Duart Castle
Two miles beyond 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 Sir Fitzroy Maclean and has damp dungeons, vast halls and bathrooms equipped with ancient fittings. A bus to the castle meets the 9.50am, 11.55am and 2pm ferries from Oban to Craignure.
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Glengorm Castle
Just outside Tobermory a long, single-track road leads north for 4 miles to majestic Glengorm Castle with views across the sea to Ardnamurchan, Rum and the Outer Hebrides. The castle outbuildings house an art gallery featuring the work of local artists, a farm shop selling local produce, and an excellent coffee shop. The castle itself is not open to the public, but you’re free to explore the beautiful castle grounds.
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Old Byre Heritage Centre
The Old Byre Heritage Centre brings Mull’s heritage and natural history to life through a series of tableaux and half-hour film shows. The prize for most bizarre exhibit goes to the 40cm-long model of a midge. The centre’s tearoom serves good, inexpensive snacks, including homemade soup and clootie dumpling, and there’s a kids’ outdoor play area.
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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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Bowman’s Tours
The main operator on Mull, connecting the ferry ports and the island’s main villages. The routes useful for visitors are bus 495 from Craignure to Tobermory (£7 return, one hour, six daily Monday to Friday, four or five Saturday and Sunday) and bus 496 from Craignure to Fionnphort (£11 return, 1¼ hours, three or four daily Monday to Saturday, one Sunday).
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Loch Frisa Sea Eagle Hide
Loch Frisa Sea Eagle Hide runs escorted trips to a viewing hide on Loch Frisa where you can watch white-tailed sea eagles. Tours (£5/2 per adult/child) leave twice a day, Monday to Friday, from the Aros end of the Loch Frisa access trail (book in advance at the Craignure tourist office).
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Turus Mara
Turus Mara runs boat trips from Ulva Ferry in central Mull to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles (adult/child £50/25, 6½ hours), with an hour ashore on Staffa and two hours on Lunga, where you can see seals, puffins, kittiwakes, razorbills and many other species of seabird.
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Torosay Castle & Gardens
Torosay Castle & Gardens is a rambling Victorian mansion in the Scottish Baronial style, stuffed with antique furniture, family portraits and hunting trophies. You’re left to wander at will: a sign advises, ‘Take your time but not our spoons.’
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Mull Theatre
One of Scotland’s best-known touring companies, putting on shows all over Scotland. It is based at Druimfin, about a mile south of Tobermory, which is the venue for most of its Mull-based performances; check the website for details of the latest shows.
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Island Bakery
Campers can stock up on provisions at the Co-op supermarket, and the Island Bakery, which sells delicious, locally baked wholegrain bread, cakes, biscuits and pastries, as well as having a great deli counter.
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Ross of Mull Historical Centre
The little village of Bunessan is home to the Ross of Mull Historical Centre, a cottage museum that houses displays on local history, geology, archaeology, genealogy and wildlife.
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Anchorage
This nautical bistro decked out in smart navy blue and white, with bare stone walls and rope-wound pillars, is run by a French chef who turns out adventurous dishes based on local shellfish, beef and venison.
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Gordon Grant Marine
Runs boat trips from Fionnphort to Staffa (adult/child £20/10, 2½ hours, daily April to October), and to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles (£40/20, five hours, Sunday to Friday May to July).
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Mull Magic
Offers guided walking tours in the Mull countryside (£32.50 per person), as well as customised tours and four-day walking holidays.
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Columba Centre
The Columba Centre has displays about the life of St Columba, the Celts and the history of Iona.
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Archibald Brown
You can hire mountain bikes from Archibald Brown for £10/15 per five/24 hours.
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Bowman's Tours
From April to October, Bowman's offers a Three Isles day trip (adult/child £49/24.50, 10 hours, daily) from Oban that visits Mull, Iona and Staffa; the crossing to Staffa is weather dependent.
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