Walking the Isle of Mull: Mull, Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid (British Mountains)

A comprehensive walking guide to the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides. Mull is easily accessible from Oban on the west coast of Scotland. The 47 routes described in this book range all over Mull and also onto Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid, and walks range from 3 to 26km (2 to 16 miles) long and from short circuits to demanding mountain traverses, but without posing any technical difficulties. The landscape is wild and rugged and outstanding for observing wildlife - deer are commonplace, golden and sea eagles grace the air, otters frolic at the water's edge, dolphins and harbour porpoise slip effortlessly by. This guide is also full of information about all the islands' history and their much-studied and endlessly fascinating geology and will appeal to those who know the Mull well as much as those who are discovering it for the first time. All routes are described fully and illustrated with the latest OS mapping. This is a comprehensive guide to walking on Scotland's Isle of Mull and the neighbouring islands of Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid, providing 47 routes ranging between 3 and 14 miles. Offering routes for walkers of all abilities, the guide features a mix of long and short circuits alongside more demanding mountain traverses. Although challenging, these traverses involve few technical difficulties and are hugely rewarding for properly equipped and experienced walkers. Suitable for year-round walking, most visitors will stay in the main settlement of Tobermory, but Dervaig, Salen, Craignure and Bunessan also offer services and accommodation options.For each of the 47 routes, the guide includes OS mapping, detailed route description and insights into local points of interest. The introduction and appendices offer information about accommodation and services available across the island, as well as ferry routes. Easily accessible from Oban on the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Mull will appeal to walkers seeking secluded routes with inspiring views around every corner.Boasting wild, rugged scenery and a spectacular coastline, Mull offers outstanding opportunities to observe wildlife including golden and sea eagles, otters, deer, dolphins and harbour porpoise. The islands are endlessly fascinating for geologists due to their volcanic and glaciated past, resulting in rock formations found nowhere else in the world. A comprehensive walking guide to the Isle of Mull. The 47 routes described range from 3 to 14 miles long and from short circuits to demanding mountain traverses, but there are few technical difficulties and experienced, properly equipped walkers will find them hugely rewarding. The book includes walks on the neighbouring islands of Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid, and is also full of information about all the islands' history and their much-studied and endlessly fascinating geology and will appeal to those who know Mull well as much as those who are discovering it for the first time. Step by step route description is accompanied by OS mapping and information on local points of interest. The Isle of Mull is easily accessible from Oban on the west coast of Scotland and will appeal to walkers seeking secluded routes, with inspiring views around almost every corner. Mull boasts wild, rugged scenery and a spectacular coastline, as well as outstanding opportunities for observing wildlife, including deer, otters, golden and sea eagles, dolphins and harbour porpoise. A comprehensive walking guide to the Isle of Mull. The 47 routes described range from 3 to 14 miles long and from short circuits to demanding mountain traverses, but there are few technical difficulties and experienced, properly equipped walkers will find them hugely rewarding. Mull boasts wild, rugged scenery and a spectacular coastline, as well as outstanding opportunities for observing wildlife, including deer, otters, golden and sea eagles, dolphins and harbour porpoise. The book includes walks on the neighbouring islands of Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid, and is also full of information about all the islands'history and their much-studied and endlessly fascinating geology and will appeal to those who know Mull well as much as those who are discovering it for the first time. Step by step route description is accompanied by OS mapping and information on local points of interest. The Isle of Mull is easily accessible from Oban on the west coast of Scotland and will appeal to walkers seeking secluded routes, with inspiring views around almost every corner. A comprehensive walking guide to the Isle of Mull. The 47 routes described range from 3 to 14 miles long and from short circuits to demanding mountain traverses, but there are few technical difficulties and experienced, properly equipped walkers will find them hugely rewarding. Mull boasts wild, rugged scenery and a spectacular coastline, as well as outstanding opportunities for observing wildlife, including deer, otters, golden and sea eagles, dolphins and harbour porpoise. The book includes walks on the neighbouring islands of Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid, and is also full of information about all the islands' history and their much-studied and endlessly fascinating geology and will appeal to those who know Mull well as much as those who are discovering it for the first time. Step by step route description is accompanied by OS mapping and information on local points of interest. The Isle of Mull is easily accessible from Oban on the west coast of Scotland and will appeal to walkers seeking secluded routes, with inspiring views around almost every corner A guidebook to 47 day walks on the Isle of Mull. From short circuits and linear coastal and glen walks to demanding mountain routes, there is something for walkers of all fitness levels and experience on this Inner Hebridean island. The walks range in length from 5–23km (3–14 miles) and cover Mull as well as the neighbouring islands of Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Detailed information on accommodation and ferry transport Easy access from Tobermory and Craignure Highlights include an ascent of Ben More Guidebook describing over 40 walking routes on Scotland's beautiful Isle of Mull, as well as neighbouring Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid. Walks range from 2 to 16 miles and from short circuits to demanding mountain traverses, but without technical difficulties. The Isle of Mull is wild, rugged and great for wildlife spotting. Walking on the Isle of Mull, off the west coast of Scotland, includes routes on Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid. Walks range from 3 to 14 miles long and from short circuits to demanding mountain traverses, but without technical difficulties. The Isle of Mull is wild, rugged and great for wildlife spotting