Mull & Iona Guided Walking with Sightseeing

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.

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: 1,100ft (335m)

A ferry ride takes us to the hidden gem of Ulva Island - increasingly popular thanks to the BBC series 'Banjo & Ro's Grand Island Hotel', following an Australian interior designer and his husband, who are restoring the once-derelict Ulva House. This pristine island is community owned and home to more endangered animals than islanders (with just a handful of permanent residents). We stretch our legs with a cracker of a walk around the island, also visiting the church.

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.

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. 

Distance: 7 miles (11km)

Ascent: 625 ft (190m)

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. You'll also pass by Iona's marble quarry; with its distinctive green streaks that come from the mineral serpentine - these pebbles are also found on the beaches and are popular with jewellers - now known as St Columba's tears. Iona's rocks are some of the oldest in the world. The quarry still has machine relics dating from its final active period of the early 1900s.

We’ve organised a morning group transfer to Craignure ferry terminal to meet the ferry departing Craignure at 11:05am.

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

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: 1,100ft (335m)

A ferry ride takes us to the hidden gem of Ulva Island - increasingly popular thanks to the BBC series 'Banjo & Ro's Grand Island Hotel', following an Australian interior designer and his husband, who are restoring the once-derelict Ulva House. This pristine island is community owned and home to more endangered animals than islanders (with just a handful of permanent residents). We stretch our legs with a cracker of a walk around the island, also visiting the church.

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: 7 miles (11km)

Ascent: 625 ft (190m)

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. You'll also pass by Iona's marble quarry; with its distinctive green streaks that come from the mineral serpentine - these pebbles are also found on the beaches and are popular with jewellers - now known as St Columba's tears. Iona's rocks are some of the oldest in the world. The quarry still has machine relics dating from its final active period of the early 1900s.

We’ve organised a morning group transfer to Craignure ferry terminal to meet the ferry departing Craignure at 1110hrs.