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We have improved our walking grade scale. Read more
■ Location: Scottish Islands
■ Duration: 7 nights
■ Board Basis: Full Board
■ Travel Dates: May-Oct 2027
■ Itineraries available: 2
■ Choice of Walking Grade: 5 details
■ Carbon Footprint: 147kg CO2 details
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£2,099
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£2,069
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From September 2026, we have expanded our walking grade scale from 6 to 10 points. While the holidays themselves have not changed (the routes, daily distances and ascent levels remain the same), our newly expanded 1-10 scale offers greater distinction between holidays and clearer grade descriptions, so you can choose a holiday that best suits you.
Moderate walking grade 5
Some walking experience needed. Full day walks which may include some short but steep ascents and descents throughout the day, and varied terrain. Regular stops. Typically, 8-9 miles (13-15km) with around 1,300ft (400m) of ascent.
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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[description] => 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.
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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.
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[title] => Quinish Point
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[description] => 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.
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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.
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[title] => Treshnish Peninsula
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[description] => 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.
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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.
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[title] => The Hidden Gem of Ulva
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[description] => 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.
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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.
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[title] => Lochbuie Explorer
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[description] => 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.
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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.
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[title] => Great Basalt Columns and Caves of Staffa
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[description] => 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.
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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.
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[title] => Exploring Iona
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[description] => 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.
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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.
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[title] => Departure Day
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[description] => We’ve organised a morning group transfer to Craignure ferry terminal to meet the ferry departing Craignure at 11:05am.
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We’ve organised a morning group transfer to Craignure ferry terminal to meet the ferry departing Craignure at 11:05am.
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[title] => Arrival Day Fully Escorted
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[description] => 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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[title] => Treshnish Peninsula
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[description] => 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.
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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.
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[title] => The Hidden Gem of Ulva
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[description] => Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 1,200ft (360m)
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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.
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[description] => 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.
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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.
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[description] => Distance: 6 miles (10km)
Ascent: 460 ft (140m)
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Ascent: 460 ft (140m)
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[title] => Departure Day
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[description] => We’ve organised a morning group transfer to Craignure ferry terminal to meet the ferry departing Craignure at 1110hrs.
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We’ve organised a morning group transfer to Craignure ferry terminal to meet the ferry departing Craignure at 1110hrs.
Your stay is full-board. This includes daily breakfasts, packed lunch options, and evening meals. Vegetarian choices and dietary requirements can be catered for (please give advance notice when booking).
Packed lunches
Our packed lunches will be too much food for some and not enough for others; if you feel you might need more food during the walk, please bring a supply of snacks to supplement this – it won’t always be possible to buy these on the route. Your packed lunches will include: a bread sandwich or roll with a choice of filling; some fresh fruit; fruit cake/flapjack or similar, crisps and/or biscuits. For those of you tackling a level 4 or above holiday, we would highly recommend bringing some trail mix or something similar to ensure you've some fuel in reserve should you need it.
Dietary requirements
Our partner hotels can cater for most dietary requirements, but it is important you advise us of any allergies and dietary restrictions you have at the time of booking.
Our group transfer meets the 3:55pm ferry from Oban, which arrives at Craignure at 4:45pm. If you would like to join the group transfer to Park Lodge (a 30-minute journey) which is included in the cost of your holiday, you must contact us on 0208732 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.
Please visit the Caledonian MacBrayne website for up-to-date ferry timetables and ticket bookings to Mull. Tickets must be purchased in advance of travel, even if you are a foot passenger. Regular ferry services (taking less than 1 hour) are available from Oban to Craignure on Mull. The ferry terminal is a short walk from Oban train station. You can also get ferries to Mull from Lochaline, Kilchoan, and Ardnamurchan, and choose to make your own way to the hotel.
The Oban train leaves from Glasgow Queen Street station. For up-to-date timetables, please visit the Scotrail website. Please note, if you intend to travel back to London by train on the day of departure, it is not possible given the timetables currently. Please bear this mind and make independent arrangements for overnight accommodation if required.
There are a number of both national and international flights to Glasgow International. From there, take the regular airport bus to Glasgow Queen Street train station (George Square) a journey time of 30 minutes. And from Glasgow Queen Street train station, you can get the train to Oban, for the ferry to Mull.
If you intend to leave your car in Oban for the duration of the holiday, there are a number of pay and display car parks – they are popular and do fill up. As an alternative, MacQueen Bros. offers car storage a short distance out of town that can be booked in advance. If you wish to take your car over to Mull, please note that cars cannot be taken to Iona, and need to be left at the free overnight car park in Fionnphort village. On the day we travel to Iona, we will be doing a walk on route. We recommend guests follow the coach from Park Lodge Hotel to the start/finish point of the walk. After completion of the walk, guests can then drive to the free Fionnphort car park (post code PA66 6BH) and re-join the group for the ferry crossing to Iona on foot.
On the final day of your holiday, the group will take the ferry from Iona to Fionnphort, where the group is then met for a road transfer to Craignure (for ferries back to the mainland). This (included) group transfer will be in time to meet the ferry that departs Craignure at 11:05 (sailing back to Oban).
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
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
Recommended
Ticks are tiny creatures that live in vegetation and can attach themselves to passing animals or walkers and may carry a risk of Lyme Disease. Please refer to NHS advice and guidelines for information prior to your holiday.
Our experienced and knowledgeable volunteer leaders undergo a thorough assessment to lead you on your holiday and are delighted to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you.
Please ensure you complete and hand in your registration form on arrival and let the leader know about any medical problems you may have. This may be useful in the event of a problem on the walk and will be treated confidentially by the leader.
If you become separated from your group, please stay where you are. Your leader will retrace their steps to find you.
All our leaders carry a mobile phone, group shelter, spare maps and a compass. In the unlikely event your leader is incapacitated, please use any emergency kit in their rucksack and call the emergency services (call 999 in the UK, or 112 overseas).
Please then try to call the hotel where you are staying to let them know there is a problem.
If you have any cause for complaints regarding accommodation, you should notify your leader who can then attempt to rectify the problem.
We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.
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Save £50 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£2,149 £2,099
Members
£2,119 £2,069
Save £50 Per Person
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£2,149 £2,099
Members
£2,119 £2,069

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