The 10 best outdoor activities in isle of mull tripadvisor. Its the stuff dream gap years are made of and it generally means spending thousands, a day in a plane filled with sweaty folk and, more often than not, three days on the commode as the local cuisine gets intimate with your innards. Whale watching and wildlife cruises from gairloch, on scotlands spectacular. Noble birds of prey soar over mountain and coast, while the western waters provide good whale watching. Mull has an abundance of wildlife on its land and in its waters, with curious puffins on surrounding seabird colonies and great whales and basking sharks swimming just off the coast. We were also thinking of taking the dog i think doing all these may be too ambitious as hadnt realised it is such a big island.
You can spend a week here without any worries, exploring on foot and in your motorhome. Established in 1973, we have been running boat trips for 40 years. Mull has always been the top place to watch eagles in the uk, however it is now becoming one of, if not the best place to watch whales, dolphins and basking sharks. We conduct the research that underpins the future safeguarding of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Day tours come and join us on a great day out, as we tour mull taking in sights of eagles, harriers, otters, red deer and much more. Muile, is the secondlargest island of the inner hebrides after skye and lies off the west coast of scotland in the council area of argyll and bute. Isle of mull great for seafood, sea eagles and sea views. Mull wildlife bird watching whale watching on the isle of. These can be booked though any of the following joint operators. Just look for the free cancellation message during your hotel search. Another alternative, not mentioned above is whale watching from the ardnamurchan peninsular the stickyout bit just north of mull.
To the south, we see the majestic peaks of the isle of skye. Scottish tour operator queens park, oban west coast tours. Description of wildlife holiday in the isle of mull, scotland this five day tailor made holiday to see isle of mull wildlife in all its glory starts in oban, where you will take the ferry over to the island. As youre probably aware, the waters around mull offer some of the best cetacean watching in the uk and there should be minke whales in the area as well as plenty of harbour porpoises and.
To avoid disappointment, it is always advisable to book any trips and tours well in advance of your visit. Sea life surveys whale watching, wildlife cruises and. This website is dedicated to the amazing range of wildlife in the waters around the isle of mull and the hebrides. The cruise stops over at the colourful town of tobermory before heading west to the treshnish isles, staffa, ulva and gometra, a paradise for nesting seabirds as well as dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks and even the occasional minke whale.
During your weeklong stay you will be searching for a whole range of wildlife, from otters to red deer, puffins to eagles, seals to harbour. Tours can be joined from mull and oban and run from ulva ferry on mull to staffa, the treshnish isles and iona. No matter what the isle of mull weather is like, you can experience the perfect island escape. Were going there in early june and the whale watching from the lighthouse on the point is reckoned to be pretty good. We spent a sunny day out on the boat, and managed to see a minkie whale, a group of common dolphins who had great fun around our boat for about 15 mins some fab photos taken. Just a wee message to you both to say a huge thank to all the team at mull charters for. On our whalewatchwildlife trips you will be on board for around four hours sea time and will be searching for. Whale track app shortlisted for award the majestic line. Richard atkinson will be your guide on isle of mull wildlife and birdwatch safaris island encounter based at salen on mull tel. Wildlife adventure sea life surveys whale watching. Download our youth trip brochure for more information. There are several ethical licenced commercial whale watching companies operating out of tobermory, with reasonable prices for boat based whale watching. Rome2rio makes travelling from isle of arran island to island of mull easy. A visit to the isle of iona from the sea is a unique way to soak in the beauty, tranquillity and.
Sea life surveys tobermory all you need to know before. Glasgow to isle of mull 2 ways to travel via train, bus. Trips and tours on the isle of mull come into two categories, land based and marine based all are highly recommended. Whale and dolphin watching on the isle of mull this website is dedicated to the amazing range of wildlife in the waters around the isle of mull and the hebrides. Sea life surveys tobermory aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Sea life surveys, established over 30 years ago in 1982, was the first and is now the most experienced whale watching, porpoise, shark and dolphin watching, marine survey, and education programme in. Find all the transport options for your trip from glasgow to isle of mull right here. There are various tour packages available which can be booked in advance. Glengorm is a beautiful spot and a great base for exploring the wildlife on mull.
Minke whales basking sharks harbour porpoise dolphins occasional orca killer whales atlantic grey seals common seals otters white tailed eagles golden eagles gannets puffins arctic skua manx searwater all this with a backdrop of the stunning scenery that is the isle of mull. Whale and dolphin watching from tobermory isle of mull. Become a whalewatch master and record your sightings of whales, dolphins and porpoises, helping hwdt to learn more about these amazing. During your weeklong stay you will be searching for a whole range of wildlife, from otters to red deer, puffins to eagles, seals to harbour porpoise, and dolphins to minke whales.
Pdf the development and value of whalewatch tourism in the. Rugged and atmospheric, its a good alternative to increasingly crowded skye. Explore some of scotlands finest wild areas, searching for iconic species such as golden eagle, whitetailed eagle, otter, hen harrier, red deer and many more. As featured in the guardian travel from th june 2015 you never forget spotting your first whale. That said mull is stunning island and less touristy than skye. The tiny, enchanting isle of iona is a peaceful haven, while you can discover one of scotlands geological wonders on a boat trip to staffa. For further information about the wildlife you can see in. There are guided boat trips to the neighbouring islands, includingthe isle of iona and staffa.
Whale watching in mull isle of mull forum tripadvisor. Whale watch and wildlife cruises from tobermory, isle of mull, scotland. If you book the tour you will be sure to enjoy jacquis home made soup, cakes and biscuits which are delicious especially her lemon drizzle cake highly recommend a visit to stay in the cottage and the tours. Find all the transport options for your trip from isle of arran island to island of mull right here. Whale watch with us, trips from tobermory on the isle of mull. Boat trips on the isle of mull isle of mull cottages. Isle of mull wildlife tour scottish wildlife holiday.
Experience stunning scenery on the isle of mull, discover serenity and history on iona and seek out puffins or visit fingals cave on staffa. Whale track, developed by isle of mullbased charity hebridean whale. Although we did not see any whales, but you can never guarantee anything with wildlife. With globus, youll have the chance to really experience this marvelous country.
The 10 best things to do in isle of mull 2020 with photos. The isle of mull scottish gaelic an teilean muileach, pronounced. Its got great seafood, slow roads, boat trips, otters, whales and sea eagles so big they blot out the sky according to some tourist literature. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Isle of mull tourism isle of mull hotels isle of mull bed and breakfast isle of mull vacation rentals isle of mull vacation packages flights to isle of mull isle of mull restaurants things to do in isle of mull isle of mull travel forum isle of mull photos isle of mull map isle of mull travel guide all isle of mull hotels. Mull is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts because of its variety of different habitats and incredibly rich diversity of birdlife, land and sea mammals, flora and fauna. Turus mara are a family business based on the isle of mull. Our tours include the everpopular three isles tour, the three isles early bird tour for early risers, the wildlife tour and the mull and iona tour. Prices can vary, but right now we believe that flexibility matters. Of all the scottish islands, the isle of mull boasts one of the most diverse ecosystems in britain.
In summary, whilst on holiday on the isle of mull, a boat trip should be included in your itinerary and there are a range of trips to suit your sea legs. A trip to the isle of mull isnt complete without a visit to the tobermory distillery, one of the oldest distillers in the country, and a snort of their single malt scotch. Rome2rio makes travelling from glasgow to isle of mull easy. From the rugged ridges of ben more and the black basalt crags of burg to the blinding white sand, rosepink granite and emerald waters that fringe the ross, mull can lay claim to some of the finest and most varied scenery in the inner hebrides. We love the isle of mull 300 miles of beautiful coastline, stunning scenery and amazing wildlife. Whale watch with us isle of mull 2020 all you need to know. Planning on a day trip with the car but having read forum seems might be complicated.
The opportunity to see minke whales, basking sharks, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, common and grey seals, whitetailed and golden eagles, harbour porpoise and a wide variety of seabirds. The 10 best things to do in isle of mull 2020 with. Seek out whales, otters and eagles on our most popular wildlife holiday. Spectacular wildlife, stunning scenery, a slower pace of life and money that, quite frankly, just looks weird. Isle of mull tourism isle of mull accommodation isle of mull bed and breakfast isle of mull holiday rentals isle of mull holiday packages isle of mull flights isle of mull restaurants isle of mull attractions isle of mull travel forum isle of mull photos isle of mull map isle of mull guide all isle of mull hotels. Hi myraid, we have just returned from a week in tobermory and we can highly recommend the whale watching trip run by sea life surveys. Up to 4 hours at sea, exploring the waters between mull, ardnamurch and the isle of coll. Home page sea eagle adventuretrip wildlife watching fishing trips visitors comments. Wildlife tour operators n 77 were identified in the west of scotland using internet searches and categorised as. A trip to iona, a boat trip out to staffa fingals cave, visit duart castle, moy castle, torosay castle or simply spend the day at calgary bay. Our regular trips to see the white tailed sea eagles usually result in the birds coming to check out our boat resulting in a wildlife encounter straight out of a tv programme.
Isle of mull wildlife cruise united kingdom wildlife holiday europe. We usually meet at the craignure ferry terminal for day visitors from oban to start our full and exciting day in some of the most beautiful scenery in the british isles. Consider booking refundable hotels rather than nonrefundable ones. Dont be put off by inclement weather as some of our best sightings have been on a less than perfect day. Admire the crown jewels at edinburgh castle, visit a whiskey distillery, explore the scottish isles, and discover scotlands exciting cities, including edinburgh and glasgow. Sea life surveys whale watching, wildlife cruises and scenic boat tours on the isle of mull, scotland home. Seahorse ii, well cruise for six nights around the isle of mull in search of special wildlife including otters, grey and harbour seals, basking shark, minke whale. Mull has always been the top place to watch eagles in the uk, however it is now becoming one of, if not the. Birding all over mull there are regular sightings of species such as white tailed sea eagle, golden eagle, diver, merlin, peregrine, buzzard, hen harrier, plover, raven and. Whilst eagle sightings are becomming increasing common on the mainland, the isle of mull probably still remains one of the best places to see these magnificant birds. Sometimes golden eagles can be seen soaring over the peaks and cliffs while otters hunt the waters along the shore. To the west of mull, there are some exciting discoveries to be made.
An island with fecund fauna, you will have the services of naturalist guides, expert in hebrides wildlife. A chance to immerse yourself in the fabulously variant fauna and flora of scotland on this isle of mull wildlife. Hebridean whale and dolphin trust, tobermory, isle of mull, scotland. Thanks to our cheap airfares, youll have funds left over for all of isle of mulls fabulous stores, nightlife, and dining.
Island encounters isle of mull all you need to know. If there is a particular boat trip of cruise you want to take we recommend you book in advance. Trips and tours on the isle of mull including wildlife and. Tartans, castles, bagpipes, lochs, a rich history, and beautiful scenerythis is scotland. Thinking of visiting calgary beach, eagle tour in the afternoon andor duart castle. A visit to the isle of iona from the sea is a unique way to soak in the beauty, tranquillity and centuries of history. We are hoping to travel to by train from glasgow to oban and then on to mull for a couple of nights. Whale watch with us isle of mull 2020 all you need to.
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