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
- Oban – Scotland’s seafood capital
- The Isle of Iona – visit the monastery founded by Saint Columba in 563 AD
- Calgary Bay – Mull’s most spectacular beach
- Tobermory – Mull’s colourful harbour village
- Ardnamurchan Point – the most westerly point on the British mainland – and Sanna Bay: one of the best beaches in the world?
- The Ardnamurchan Peninsula – a truly beautiful part of the world
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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