The Enchanted Isles of Mull and Iona

THE ENCHANTED ISLES OF MULL AND IONA

Included
Hire of 24 speed hybrid cycles and equipment
B&B accommodation
in standard grade twin/double rooms
Tour information including maps and detailed routes
Emergency support

Excluded
Lunches and Dinners
Castle entrance fees
Ferry passenger & cycle fares

Extras
Single rooms
Luggage transport
Rooms with shower/wc
Hotel Accommodation

Access: by air to Glasgow Airport
airport collection service available
by train with Scotrail Glasgow-Oban
by bus with Citylink: car parking available

Duration: 7 Nights /8 Days

Start: any day April to October
Minimum two persons

Level 3

Tour Code: OMA

Price £375 per person
Luggage carrying £80 p.p. Rooms with shower/wc £5 p.p. per night, single supplement £10 per night standard room, £20 per night ensuite

Ferry fares approx. £20p.p.

Options: return to Mull via the Ardnamurchan Peninsula

DAY 1. Arrive Oban.
Often described as the 'Gateway to the Isles' is the main port for ferries departing to the Inner and Outer Hebrides. Perhaps take the time to explore the bustling winding streets or take the small passenger ferry across to the isle of Kerrera and enjoy the tranquility of this small island. Evening: collect cycles and route briefing.

DAY 2. OBAN - BUNESSAN 31ml(50km)
Morning ferry to Craignure on Mull, perhaps visit Duart or Torosay Castles. It is a scenic journey through Glen More following the river to Loch Scridain and on through the village of Pennygael to Bunessan, 6miles from Fionphort, the ferry point for the Isle of Iona.

DAY 3. Rest day BUNESSAN
An ideal opportunity to enjoy the peace and tranquility of Iona. Visit the ruined Nunnery, the restored Abbey Church and the ancient resting place of Scottish Kings. After that explore the west side of the Island and leave behind the majority of your fellow visitors or take a boat trip to land on the island of Staffa and explore Fingal's Cave, an unforgettable experience.

DAY 4. BUNESSAN - SALEN 34ml(55km)
Back through Pennyghael to take the coast road to Loch Na Keal. Enjoy the magnificent views of Ben More and the pass the holy island of Inch Kenneth to reach the narrow waist of Mull. A short journey now to the village of Salen on the Sound of Mull.

DAY 5. SALEN - TOBERMORY 10/18/33ml(16/29/53km)
Choose from a leisurely day in Tobermory after a short ride on the main road from Salen, a slightly longer journey through the forest of Aros or for the energetic a special reward of mountain and sea views as they circle the west and north coasts by Ulva and Dervaig.

DAY 6. Rest day TOBERMORY
Suggested excursions:
1. Take the ferry to Kilchoan on Ardnamurchan. Visit the lighthouse visitor centre at Ardnamurchan Point and the beautiful beach at Sanna.
2. Take a boat trip from the harbour to see the seals.
3. A Wildlife Safari: Mull is home to many interesting species of birds and mammals.

DAY 7. TOBERMORY - OBAN 21ml(34km)
Follow the A848 never far from the waters of the Sound of Mull. Cross to Oban by the ferry at Craignure and there will be time to explore this busy tourist town. Dominating the skyline is McCaigs Tower, the climb to the tower is rewarded with exception views across Oban Bay to the Isles of Kerrera, Mull and Lismore. Perhaps visit Oban Distillery and taste its fine malt whisky.

DAY 8. Depart OBAN