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Wonderful eagle and otter watching! Excellent hotel, with lovely staff and food. Both Mark Wood and Neil McMahon were first-class tour leaders.
D.K. Cambridgeshire, Oct24
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Autumn on Mull
Tour Code: GBR158A 7-day tour to Mull in search of the best of its autumn wildlife, from the charming Otters which frequent the shorelines to the magnificent eagles that soar above the rugged landscape.
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£1,795 (land only)
£1,795 (land only)
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Summary
Mull is one of the beautiful Inner Hebridean islands whose mountains and moorlands are wild, rugged and unforgiving; the island’s vast western sea lochs beloved of Otters, divers, grebes and seaduck. There is no more dramatic time to visit than in late October or early November… when glorious autumn colours are at their best and winter storms move in, enhancing skies and landscapes.
- Spectacular scenery.
- Raptors, including Golden and White-tailed Eagles.
- A chance to watch the charismatic European Otter.
- Other mammals including Red Deer and seals.
- Possibility of all three UK diver species – Great Northern, Red-throated & Black-throated.
- Visit the lovely, historic island of Iona.
Grading
Easy to moderate day walks.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1
Meet Glasgow, transfer to Mull
Day 2/6
Excursions around Mull
Day 7
Depart Mull, return to Glasgow
What's Included?
- Accommodation:
We will be staying in a comfortable, centrally located hotel on Mull. All rooms are en-suite.
- Food:
Meals are included on a half board basis, from the evening meal on day 1 until breakfast on day 7. Lunches are at additional cost.
Reviews
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It was wonderful seeing sea eagles, golden eagles and otters. Seeing the beauty of the island and stunning colours in October, often going off beaten tracks to find hidden gems at the end. Revisiting Iona, such a beautiful, peaceful place. The friendliness of the group and our leader, made the holiday very enjoyable, it felt like I was with old friends. Both Mark Wood (2 days) and Neil McMahon (5 days) were extremely knowledgeable about the island and their knowledge of birds and their identification was excellent. Neil was a great leader, very friendly and helpful and drove us safely round the island for 5 days, managing to produce so much of interest to see each day. Comfortable bedrooms and bed. Excellent food and friendly helpful staff.
R.B. East Lothian, Oct24 -
The highlight was seeing golden eagles and white-tailed eagles and otters. The scenery was just spectacular. I enjoy small group tours as it is easier to exit the bus, use the leader’s scope and get to know others. Neil was personable, highly knowledgeable and a great spotter. He could also talk about breeding habits, habitat, and lifestyles of birds and otters. He showed great patience in ensuring that all clients could see and identify various species both through their own optics and through his scope. He took clients’ interests into account, particularly raptors and otters and a highlight was seeing porpoises from the ferry home. He had excellent knowledge of Mull and where various species were likely to be seen.
J.L. Birkenhead, Oct24 -
Think of Western Scotland in Autumn, and several images come to mind. Those images might include gales and rain - and we had our share of those, with a named storm and the remains of a hurricane from the other side of the Atlantic - but we were having such a good time that after one sudden drenching, everyone in the small party was laughing. Those images should also include deer, Golden Eagles, White-tailed Eagles and otters: we had plenty of those, and many other creatures as well like V-shaped flocks of migrating Whooper Swans, Dippers and lots of divers, ducks and geese. We also had sun on the heather-clad hillsides, and combining sun, showers and wonderful scenery gave us spectacular rainbows.
T.A. Buckinghamshire, Oct 20
Dates & Prices
2025
Departures
Availability
Cost
Sat 25th Oct – Fri 31st Oct
SPACES
£1,795
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£1,795
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£445
2026
Departures
Availability
Cost
Sat 24th Oct – Fri 30th Oct
SPACES
£1,895
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£1,895
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£395
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