Walking & Wildlife on Mull and Iona
8 Days & 7 Nights 5 Read 7 reviews- Explore the wildlife-rich walker's paradise of Mull & Iona by car and on foot
- Look out for the local wildlife including eagles, whales, puffins and otters
- Wander the 13th century abbey on Iona, founded by St Columba
- Overnight in the colourful picture-postcard town of Tobermory
- Take a boat trip to Fingal's Cave that inspired Mendelssohn's 'Hebrides Overture'
Tour Type:
Discovery | Think of it as a ‘local’s guide’ to the best of the region. It includes a combination of activity and transportation to give you the freedom to explore and cover more ground at your own pace. We do all the research and organisation for you. All you have to do is turn up and enjoy!
Activity:
Drive and Hike | Exploration of picturesque and remarkable destinations by car combined with walks that highlight the best of a country or region.
This trip is suitable for:
Solo Travellers
Ideal if you have an interest in:
- Islands
Activity Level & Terrain
This trip is graded Moderate. The trails follows footpaths, bridleways, coastal trails, open fields and some minor roads. The walks may involve some relatively steep ascent and descents and days of up to 10 miles walking.Â
Navigation
Most of the route and walks are not way marked so you should be able to read a map and follow route descriptions closely. We supply a guidebook with detailed maps so you shouldn’t have any problem finding your way
Accommodations
We specifically choose the guesthouses to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay. They all offer a warm welcome to walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local food.
Single Rooms & Solo TravellersÂ
This independent walking holiday is available to solo walkers. If you require single rooms in your party we will of course try to accommodate your request, subject to availability and at a supplement. Please note that the single and solo supplements are high on this trip as the accommodations are in high demand and generally don't offer favourable single room occupancy rates. If we receive more favourable costs we will pass these onto you via a discount.Â
Meals
A hearty breakfast is included each morning. Lunch and dinner are not included so you are free to choose from the available options. Most of your accommodations will more than happy to provide a packed lunch on request and this can be booked on arrival. Alternatively your info pack includes details of local shops and convenient lunch stops on the way. Dinner is available either at your accommodation or nearby pubs and restaurants and your info pack will of course have details.
- 7 Nights in hand-picked B&B's, guesthouses and small hotels
- 7 Breakfasts
- Ferry crossings as in the itinerary (1 car and passengers)
- Boat trip to Staffa
- Information pack and route notes with maps
- 24/7 Emergency telephone support from our office
- Travel to / from Oban
- Car hire (we can also arrange car hire for you)
- Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance (required)
- Additional nights along the route
- Car hire (we can also arrange car hire for you)
When To Go
Traditionally April/May has always been the most popular time of year because the theory goes that the weather is better and the midges have not yet appeared. Although having walked the Islands in the summer I believe any time between March and October offers a wonderful experience.
Getting to the Start
Your trip includes return ferry crossings from Oban on the mainland to Mull and return crossings from Mull to Iona. Times may be viewed on the Calmac ferry website http://www.calmac.co.uk/Â
Getting to Oban
GLASGOW AIRPORT: the closest airport with 30 airlines serving about 90 destinations worldwide. For information on airlines and transport to and from the airport please visit http://www.glasgowairport.com/Â
CAR: Easily accessible via the A82 following the West Side of Loch Lomond and then the A85 at Tyndrum (2.5 hrs). If you travelling from London the most direct route is via the M1/M6 to Scotland from where the M74 will take you toward Glasgow and the route North.
RAIL: From Glasgow you can catch the train to Oban (3hrs) on the world famous West Highland Line.
BUS: From Glasgow you can take the Scottish Citylink bus to Oban (3hrs)Â http://www.citylink.co.uk/Â
General Information
The distances and ascent/ descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Travel Insurance
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance that covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.
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