A coastal scene with turquoise water, a small rocky beach, and a row of white houses with colorful roofs along the shore beneath a partly cloudy blue sky.
Group of puffins on grassy coastline with rocky shore, small pond, and ocean in the background.
Green grassy field with four standing stones and scattered rocks, hilly landscape with trees and a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic landscape with a body of water, green hills, distant mountains, partly cloudy sky, and an abandoned, weathered boat in the foreground.
Purple irises in a green field in front of an old stone church with a stone wall, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.
A scenic view of a countryside garden with a stone fence, green grass, bushes, trees, a winding pathway, and a distant body of water under a partly cloudy sky.

Scenic Walking Holiday - Exploring the Isle of Mull

Spend a week uncovering the quieter side of one of Scotland’s most beautiful islands. Join Large Outdoors for a 7-night walking holiday on the Isle of Mull, where peaceful coastal paths, local food, and incredible wildlife come together for a sociable island adventure.

Trip Overview

Experience Type: Walking Holidays
Location: Scotland
Duration: 7 Nights
Group Size: 8

Walking Grade: Leisurely

Steady-paced, sociable walking with manageable distances and varied terrain, allowing time for breaks and to enjoy the surroundings.
See our full walking grade guide.

Accommodation: Cottage
Transport: Free collection from Glasgow and then all travel during the trip is included.
Meals: Breakfasts, packed lunches and some evening meals included
Price: From £1095 per person

Room types available: Shared, Single, Twin & Double Rooms

 

Booking Calendar….

A scenic view of a grassy field with purple flowers in the foreground, old tombstones, a stone church, a body of water, and mountains in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A stone Celtic cross monument next to a stone building, overlooking a body of water with rolling hills and a cloudy sky in the background.
A lakeside garden with green grass, bushes, and trees, a gravel path lined with rocks, and a blue lake with hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A historic stone castle with a tower, surrounded by green grass and a winding gravel path, overlooking a body of water under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Rugged coast, sandy beaches, dozens of small islands, and the drama of the rolling hills.

This is a sociable week of fully guided walking, with time each day to explore the food, stories and natural beauty of Mull. We’ll enjoy a mix of coastal walks, loch-side rambles, and visits to small islands, artists’ studios and local producers.

You’ll walk in the company of a professional guide and friendly host, with walks tailored to suit the weather and group. You’ll also have the chance to try a few off-the-beaten-track places many visitors never reach.

There’s no need to bring a car – we provide return travel from Glasgow, and once on the island, everything’s taken care of.

Why walk on the Isle of Mull?

The Isle of Mull is often described as Skye’s quieter cousin – and that’s no bad thing. It shares the dramatic headlands, rugged coastline, and rich wildlife of its larger neighbour but with fewer crowds and more space to slow down.

It’s a place of ancient stories and deep roots – from Iron Age hill forts to ruined crofts hidden in the hills. It was once home to the Lords of the Isles and today plays host to everything from whisky distilleries and boat builders to sea eagles and puffins.

Mull is also a stronghold for Scottish wildlife. With a bit of luck and patience, we’ll look out for white-tailed eagles, golden eagles, otters, seals, and (if the time’s right) puffins.

A group of puffins on a grassy landscape near the coast with blue water and rocky islands in the background.
Three standing stones in a grassy field with rolling hills, trees, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Ruined rowboat on grassy shoreline overlooking water with mountains in the background and partly cloudy sky.
A green grassy valley with a narrow dirt path winding through it, surrounded by rocky hills and a distant view of the ocean under a cloudy sky.

Suggested Itinerary

Each day includes a fully guided walk, plus time for exploring, relaxing, or sampling local cafés and produce. The order of the itinerary may vary depending on weather and sea conditions.

  • We’ll collect you from Glasgow (city centre or airport) and drive to Oban where we’ll catch the ferry across to Mull. Depending on the ferry schedule, we may have time for a walk around Oban or a café stop before boarding.

    We will then settle into our self catering cottage.

  • We’ll head out each day on a walk that gives a real sense of the island – its landscapes, wildlife, and stories. Possible routes include:

    • Loch Ba and Glen Clachaig – A low-level lochside walk with views of the hills and a real sense of remoteness. Excellent for spotting eagles.

    • Calgary Bay and Art in Nature Trail – A scenic beach walk with time to explore the local art trail and nearby craft shop and café.

    • Isle of Iona – Visit the famous holy island, explore the Abbey, and walk to the wild western beaches and up Dun I for panoramic views.

    • Isle of Ulva – A peaceful island just off Mull’s coast with beautiful walking trails, wildlife, and the ruins of long-abandoned settlements.

    • Ardmore Bay and Tobermory – Wild coastal walking followed by a visit to Tobermory’s colourful harbour, with its whisky distillery and seafood cafés.

    • Ardmeanach Peninsula – A dramatic coastal route with volcanic rock formations and views across the Ross of Mull.

  • Weather permitting, we’ll head out by boat to explore the Treshnish Isles – Staffa and Lunga. These remote islands offer a chance to experience one of the wildest corners of the Hebrides. Fingal’s Cave is a dramatic sight, and Lunga is known for its birdlife – with puffins nesting from April to July.

    Even outside puffin season, this trip is still a fantastic opportunity to spot seals, other seabirds, and enjoy the thrill of travelling by boat through the Hebridean waters.

  • We’ll enjoy a leisurely start to the day with the chance to squeeze in a final short walk or visit before making our way to the ferry terminal. After catching the early afternoon sailing back to Oban, we’ll travel by minibus to Glasgow, aiming to arrive by early evening – traffic and ferry timings permitting.

A black bird with a yellow patch on its beak, standing on a rock near water with rocky islands and a distant mountain range in the background.
A coastal scene with turquoise waters, a rocky shoreline, and a row of houses along the coast under a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of a highland cow with long horns grazing near a wire fence on a grassy edge of a dirt road, with a hill in the background and several cattle grazing on the hill.
A rocky volcanic cliff by the ocean with layered, dark gray rocks leaning into the water, under a blue sky with some light clouds.

Essential Information

  • Pickups (Day 1):
    When booking you can let us know which of the two Pickup locations below you’d like to be collected from.

    Glasgow City Centre (Hotel) 8:30am at the ibis Styles Glasgow Central, 116 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 7DN. Please note: a discount code for this hotel is available if you plan to stay in Glasgow the night before/after the trip - details will be shown on your booking confirmation email.

    Glasgow International Airport 8:45am at the Pick-up & Drop-off area located outside the main terminal building in Car Park 2.

    Returning to Glasgow (Day 8):
    If you are taking advantage of our Pickup service, we will also return you to Glasgow on the final day. We aim to be back in Glasgow between 3-5pm and can drop you back in the city centre or at the airport. Please book onward travel accordingly, to allow for flexibility with the return time to the city centre or airport - we do allow for some stops on the journey, but we (sadly!) can’t control the traffic.

  • We will be using a self catering cottage as our base for this week on the wonderful Isle of Mull.

    This venue has a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

    Room Types:
    There are Shared Rooms, where you’ll be sharing a twin room. With a mix of two single beds or bunk beds.

    Twin / Double Rooms sleep up to two participants booking together.

    Single Rooms for one participant.

    No rooms are en-suite with guests sharing 3 house bathrooms.

  • Included:

    • Pickup service (optional) from Glasgow - see the Meeting Location & Time section above.

    • 7 nights (2026) in a self-catering cottage.

    • Travel from the accommodation to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the door.

    • Guided walks on 6 days of the trip.

    • 3 Evening Meals cooked by your host in the cottage. Please note on other nights we will eat out and these trips are not included.

    • A DIY breakfast each morning (toast, cereals, fruit and yoghurt provided).

    • A DIY packed lunch (sandwich and snacks) for 6 days of the trip.

    • Tea (including decaf and herbal options), coffee (including decaf option), and squash at the accommodation.

    • Bedding and a towel - but don’t forget your own toiletries.

    Not included:

    • Travel to and from the Glasgow meeting location.

    • Dinner on 4 evenings - we’ll book a table at a local restaurant to enjoy dinner as a group and you can purchase whatever you fancy from the menu available.

    • Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.

    • Bottled water - tap water and squash are available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.

    • Alcoholic drinks - please feel free to bring something with you to enjoy at the accommodation and there’ll be opportunities to pick up some local tipples during the trip.

    • Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.

    • Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

  • Scotland has a bit of a reputation when it comes to midges – and yes, they can be annoying – but the good news is that they’re rarely a major issue on our trips.

    Midge season typically runs from June to September, although you might come across them outside these months too. That said, even during peak season, most of our walking routes benefit from natural breezes which help keep them away.

    Our top tips for avoiding midges:
    – Where possible, we aim to stick to more open and breezy areas during walks
    – Avoid standing still in shaded, sheltered spots – especially at dawn or dusk
    – Use a good repellent – we recommend Smidge or Avon Skin So Soft

    We’ll always do our best to plan routes that keep you comfortable so you can enjoy the experience – midges and all.

 

This map is provided for guidance regarding the general location. For detailed meeting information, please refer to the 'Meeting Time & Location' section.