The Isle of Mull, Ardnamurchan & Glencoe: 5 Days

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The Isle of Mull, Ardnamurchan & The Cairngorms: 5 Days

Take the ferry to the Isle of Mull, drive the spectacular Ardnamurchan peninsula and return through the Cairngorms National Park on this unforgettable 5-day island and Highland adventure.

Distance & Duration

Approximately 400 – 500 miles, with ferry crossings. Allow 5 days / 4 nights.

Key Highlights

Suggested Stops

  • Oban (ferry departure)
  • Tobermory, Mull
  • Fionnphort & Iona
  • Lochaline (ferry return)
  • Ardnamurchan Peninsula
  • Fort William
  • Glencoe

Where to Stay / Camp

Mull has good formal campsites near Tobermory and Fionnphort. The Ardnamurchan peninsula offers wild camping in breathtaking isolation. Glencoe has several excellent campsites in the valley floor, though book ahead in summer.

Other Tips

  • Book CalMac ferry crossings well in advance – particularly for the Oban–Craignure route in peak season
  • The Ardnamurchan road is single-track almost entirely – allow more time than maps suggest
  • Iona has no cars – take the small passenger ferry from Fionnphort and walk
  • Glencoe visitor centre is free and provides excellent context for the landscape

Best Time to Visit

May to September. Ferry timetables are more frequent in summer. Mull is stunning in autumn with golden hillsides and fewer visitors.

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