Mull & Iona Guided Walking with Sightseeing
Adored for their breathtaking landscapes, rare wildlife, and peaceful feel, the stunning islands of Mull and Iona are located amongst the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. As well as enjoying rugged coastal walks, crossing white sand beaches, and marvelling at towering mountains, you’ll get the chance to spot sea eagles, whales, sea otters, seals, and much more.
What you’ll love
- Visiting four Scottish islands in one holiday
- Experiencing Iona after the day-trippers have left
- Admiring Staffa’s towering basalt columns by boat
- Spotting eagles, whales, sea otters, and more
- Exploring the community-owned Ulva Island
- A more personalised experience thanks to small group sizes (maximum 13 people)
What’s included
- Comfortable en-suite rooms in our partner accommodation(s)
- Cooked or continental breakfast every morning
- Daily packed lunches
- Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee
- Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader
- All transport to and from walks where necessary
- Luggage transfers
Trip Notes
Easy to download as a PDF, our trip notes provide detailed information for every holiday. Please click below to find the trip notes for your departure date.
All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.
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Welcome! On our Fully Escorted departures, your HF Holidays leader will meet you at Oban ferry terminal prior to your ferry sailing and will travel with you on the ferry and to your hotel, ready to start your holiday.
Please meet your HF Holidays Leader 3.25pm in the seating area of the main terminal building– this is 30 minutes before your ferry departs at 3:55pm.
Your HF Holidays leader will travel with you on the ferry, sailing from Oban to Craignure, arriving on the Isle of Mull 4:45pm. A transfer will then take you to your hotel (approximately 30 minute's drive), ready to begin your holiday.
At 7pm we’ll gather again in the hotel reception, and your HF leader will give you an overview of your holiday before dinner
Park Lodge Hotel - Mull - Days 1-4
The family owned Park Lodge Hotel, is our accommodation for our stay in Tobermory, Mull. The hotel is in a quiet location, just a short 5 minute walk down to the harbour. The rooms are basic but comfortable ensuites, 2-3* standard, equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs, and hairdryers. There’s free internet access and parking at the hotel too. This hotel is dog-friendly so you may meet four legged friends in some of the communal areas.
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km)
Ascent: 720 ft (220m)
This delightful walk heads out onto the Quinish peninsula. Passing through mature woodland and rolling fields we reach two spectacular rocky headlands on the northern tip of Mull. There are fantastic sea and coastal views across to the Ardnamurchan peninsular and on a clear day the islands of Coll, Tiree, Rum, Skye, and the Outer Hebrides are also visible.
Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 1,100ft (340m)
A fantastic route takes us on an exploration of the beautiful Treshnish peninsular. Superb coastal scenery, abandoned villages, excellent chances to spot wildlife, and the legendary Whisky Cave – where the finest “moonshine” on Mull was produced.
Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 1,200ft (360m)
A ferry ride takes us to the hidden gem of Ulva island. This pristine island is community owned and home to more endangered animals than islanders (it has just 6 permanent residents). We stretch our legs with a cracker of a walk exploring the beautiful south coast.
Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Ascent: 160 ft (50m)
Lochbuie is at the very end of a tiny winding road and enjoys one of the most stunning locations on Mull. This pleasant walk explores the beautiful landscape and is full of interest, taking in St Kilda church, Moy castle, Laggan sands, Maclaine mausoleum and a prehistoric stone circle. This relatively short walk allows us to transfer to Iona in a good time.
Please note that you will need to wheel/carry you luggage onto and off the Iona ferry, and the short distance from the ferry to the hotel.
A boat trip today, to discover the great basalt columns and caves of Staffa, and hopefully a wealth of wildlife on the way. If there's time there may also be the option this afternoon, of a walk along the northern coastline of Iona, or take time out and explore the Abbey, or relax and enjoy the beaches.
Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Ascent: 460 ft (140m)
Explore the quieter southern end of the island, visiting its beautiful beaches and the bay where St Columba first landed on the Isle of Iona.
We’ve organised a morning group transfer to Craignure ferry terminal to meet the ferry departing Craignure at 1110hrs.
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Join us for a late afternoon group transfer from the Craignure ferry terminal to Tobermory. We’ll meet the 3:55pm ferry from Oban, which arrives at Craignure for 4:45pm. The transfer to Park Lodge takes approximately 30 minutes.
If you would like to join the group transfer, which is included in the cost of your holiday, you must contact us on 020 8732 1250 or email reservations@hfholidays.co.uk at least 8 weeks before your holiday start date.
If you do not contact us, we will assume you are making independent travel arrangements to arrive at Park Lodge Hotel. Check in is from 3pm.
At 7pm we’ll gather in the hotel reception for a warm welcome, and your HF walk leader will provide a quick run through of the holiday before dinner.
Park Lodge Hotel - Mull - Days 1-4
The family owned Park Lodge Hotel, is our accommodation for our stay in Tobermory, Mull. The hotel is in a quiet location, just a short 5 minute walk down to the harbour. The rooms are basic but comfortable ensuites, 2-3* standard, equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs, and hairdryers. There’s free internet access and parking at the hotel too. This hotel is dog-friendly so you may meet four legged friends in some of the communal areas.
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km)
Ascent: 720 ft (220m)
This delightful walk heads out onto the Quinish peninsula. Passing through mature woodland and rolling fields we reach two spectacular rocky headlands on the northern tip of Mull. There are fantastic sea and coastal views across to the Ardnamurchan peninsular and on a clear day the islands of Coll, Tiree, Rum, Skye, and the Outer Hebrides are also visible.
Park Lodge Hotel - Mull - Days 1-4
The family owned Park Lodge Hotel, is our accommodation for our stay in Tobermory, Mull. The hotel is in a quiet location, just a short 5 minute walk down to the harbour. The rooms are basic but comfortable ensuites, 2-3* standard, equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs, and hairdryers. There’s free internet access and parking at the hotel too. This hotel is dog-friendly so you may meet four legged friends in some of the communal areas.
Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 1,100ft (340m)
A fantastic route takes us on an exploration of the beautiful Treshnish peninsular. Superb coastal scenery, abandoned villages, excellent chances to spot wildlife, and the legendary Whisky Cave – where the finest “moonshine” on Mull was produced.
Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 1,200ft (360m)
A ferry ride takes us to the hidden gem of Ulva island. This pristine island is community owned and home to more endangered animals than islanders (it has just 6 permanent residents). We stretch our legs with a cracker of a walk exploring the beautiful south coast.
Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Ascent: 160 ft (50m)
Lochbuie is at the very end of a tiny winding road and enjoys one of the most stunning locations on Mull. This pleasant walk explores the beautiful landscape and is full of interest, taking in St Kilda church, Moy castle, Laggan sands, Maclaine mausoleum and a prehistoric stone circle. This relatively short walk allows us to transfer to Iona in a good time.
Please note that you will need to wheel/carry you luggage onto and off the Iona ferry, and the short distance from the ferry to the hotel.
Argyll Hotel - Iona - Days 5-7
In the heart of the village, and overlooking the Sound of Iona, you'll find the Argyll Hotel. Rooms are not the biggest in terms of size, but are well kept comfortable ensuites, all equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and hair-dryers. There’s also free internet access. The hotel focuses on locally sourced food and prides itself with using plenty of ingredients from its own hotel garden. This hotel is dog-friendly so you may meet four legged friends in some of the communal areas.
We embark on a boat trip to cruise along the bottom of the towering basalt columns and caves of Staffa and admire them from their most dramatic angle. And hopefully watch a wealth of wildlife on the way.
If there's time in the afternoon, you may have the option of a walk along the northern coastline of Iona. Take time out to explore the Abbey or relax on the beaches.
Argyll Hotel - Iona - Days 5-7
In the heart of the village, and overlooking the Sound of Iona, you'll find the Argyll Hotel. Rooms are not the biggest in terms of size, but are well kept comfortable ensuites, all equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and hair-dryers. There’s also free internet access. The hotel focuses on locally sourced food and prides itself with using plenty of ingredients from its own hotel garden. This hotel is dog-friendly so you may meet four legged friends in some of the communal areas.
Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Ascent: 460 ft (140m)
Explore the quieter southern end of the island, visiting its beautiful beaches and the bay where St Columba first landed on the Isle of Iona.
We’ve organised a morning group transfer to Craignure ferry terminal to meet the ferry departing Craignure at 11:05am.
Park Lodge Hotel - Mull - Days 1-4
The family owned Park Lodge Hotel, is our accommodation for our stay in Tobermory, Mull. The hotel is in a quiet location, just a short 5 minute walk down to the harbour. The rooms are basic but comfortable ensuites, 2-3* standard, equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs, and hairdryers. There’s free internet access and parking at the hotel too. This hotel is dog-friendly so you may meet four legged friends in some of the communal areas.
Argyll Hotel - Iona - Days 5-7
In the heart of the village, and overlooking the Sound of Iona, you'll find the Argyll Hotel. Rooms are not the biggest in terms of size, but are well kept comfortable ensuites, all equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and hair-dryers. There’s also free internet access. The hotel focuses on locally sourced food and prides itself with using plenty of ingredients from its own hotel garden. This hotel is dog-friendly so you may meet four legged friends in some of the communal areas.
Essential information
The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
- Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)
- Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Gloves and a warm hat
- Rucksack with waterproof liner
- Flask for hot drinks
- Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
- Sunscreen
- UV sunglasses
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
- spare warm clothing
- spare high energy food
- head torch and spare batteries
- please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+
Recommended
- Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)
- Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters
- First aid kit, including plasters and midge repellent/net and tick remover tool
- Sit mat
- Waterproof pouch for valuables
- Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)
- Wallet/purse
- Camera
- Walking poles
- Midge net
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29 May - 05 Jun 2027
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