Gaelic Ring Tour to Mull with mcleanscotland vacation company of Scotland

Gaelic Ring: Mull Tour - 6 Nights for two persons.

DAY 1; Collect rental car at Glasgow, then drive along Loch Lomond to Oban, making a spectacular scenic day's journey. Overnight in an Oban guest house, overlooking the harbour and views to Mull.

DAY 2; your ferry awaits from Oban you sail to MULL, a 40 minute sailing and superb scenery await you today. As you land at Craignure, you have two options; a left turn, or a right turn! At this stage of the tour we suggest a left turn and a visit to IONA (shown below). An enchanted wee isle full of history. from Iona, retrace your drive (there is no alternative anyhow!) to Craignure and maybe stop here for a bite to eat? We have friends here who you can visit. Then end the day with a half hour drive to Tobermory, where you stay overnight.

DAY 3; a stunning drive, as you leave Tob to take the ever winding road to Calgary Bay, a stunning route and one to savour. Plenty of "Kodak moments" en route as you end up at the bay. Relax here and take in the views1 Did you bring a bite to eat? well make sure you do. The remainder of the day is spent driving (carefully) along wee roads, coastal paths and hair pin bends, passing glorious countryside, taking you to ULVA (if you wish). From here an easy drive back to Tobermory and a chance to relax out of the car with a beer or whisky! Overnight Tobermory.

DAY 4; the mainland awaits with a wee ferry from Tobermory to Kilchoan (pro; Kilhown). Many lovely places to visit here, ideal for walking. Then following the road to Mallaig and another ferry, this time to Skye. Now you have visited the two largest islands of the Inner Hebrides. Your accommodation lies close by Eilean Donan Castle, so if you can, see that today, if not - tomorrow is fine!

DAY 5; over the sea to Skye, take the road bridge to Skye and explore this isle in a day! Suggested route; Portree, Trotternish, Uig, Dunvegan and home to your accommodation as previously.

DAY 6; the final ferry, passing through stunning scenery again to Invergarry and then Fort William and onwards to Oban, where you have a final night.

DAY 7; Glasgow, at your leisure, drive south via a stunning route to Glasgow and return the rental car. Your tour ends here. We can arrange an overnight stay here if you wish.

Gaelic Ring: Mull

Introduction
 

From Oban or, An t-Oban in Gaelic, it’s just under an hour to Craignure on Mull and the port for MV Isle of Mull, the ferry that serves the island. From the picturesque and island capital town of Tobermory at the north of the island, the ferry crosses to the Ardnamurchan village of Kilchoan. It’s then by road to Mallaig, by way of the West Highland areas of Moidart and Morar. From Mallaig sail over the sea to the Isle of Skye and head back to Oban via the Skye Bridge, Invergarry, Fort William, Appin and Benderloch.
This Gaelic Ring takes in the Isle of Mull, the Ardnamurchan Peninsula and the Isle of Skye. Mull is an island of dramatic landscapes and its highest mountain, Ben More can be viewed from near and far. The West Highland mainland areas of Ardnamurchan, Moidart, Morar, Mallaig, Lochaber and the world renowned Isle of Skye provide a richness of language, culture and stunning landscapes and seascapes.
 

This tour includes; self drive car rental, all ferry tickets for two passengers with medium sized car. En Suite private Accommodation each night as described. Fully bound colour tour notes, maps and brochures. FOR TWO PERSONS (sharing a twin or double room) £ to follow soon.

Please note we are bound by certain days of the week for sailings, so please let us know your preferred travel dates and we will design the tour to suit.

Your start and end points of this tour can be altered to suit your requirements and add on dates are available at any location (subject to ferry timetables), please ask for details.

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