The Magic Of Mull

Tour Code: GBR16

A 7-day exploration of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides, a natural history paradise boasting an abundance of birds, mammals and marine-life. Otters, eagles, whales and dolphins are among the likely highlights!

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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Mull is the third largest of the Hebridean islands, and one of the most beautiful, with a varied landscape which includes extensive forests, craggy hills and a glorious coastline. Each habitat will be explored in detail during this exciting midsummer wildlife tour, based throughout at a comfortable tourist hotel at Craignure. Our daily wildlife excursions will also include boat trips in search of whales and dolphins and a visit to the seabird island of Lunga. Anticipated highlights during an exciting week of Scottish wildlife include Red-throated Divers, White-tailed and Golden Eagles, Hen Harrier, Puffin, Red Deer, Otter, Grey and Common Seals, plus the possibility of Minke Whale and Basking Shark on our pelagic outings.

  • Explore & enjoy the wildlife of Mull – one of the most scenic of Hebridean Islands
  • Probably the best place in Britain to observe Otters
  • Red Deer, Grey & Common Seals
  • Chance to see Minke Whales, dolphins & Basking Sharks on boat excursions
  • Boat trip to Lunga Island to see nesting seabirds, including Puffins
  • Rare British opportunity to see both White-tailed & Golden Eagles on the same island
  • Great birding including Red-throated Diver, Hen Harrier, Short-eared Owl & Twite
  • Comfortable hotel, delightfully situated
  • Expertly escorted by one of our Scottish Naturetrek naturalists

Grading

Day walks only. Most of the walks are suitable for all ages and for all degrees of fitness

A 7-day exploration of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides, a natural history paradise boasting an abundance of birds, mammals and marine-life. Otters, eagles, whales and dolphins are among the likely highlights! Mull is the third largest of the Hebridean islands and one of the most beautiful, with a varied landscape which includes extensive forests, craggy hills and a glorious coastline ... all habitats that will be explored in detail during our exciting midsummer tour. Here, the population of White-tailed Sea Eagles is as dense as anywhere else in Scotland, although there are even more pairs of the majestic Golden Eagle to provide unique aerial comparisons. Many other birds of prey inhabit the island, including good numbers of breeding Hen Harriers and Short-eared Owls. Red-throated Divers can be seen on both freshwater and sea lochs, where Great Northern Divers also regularly linger into the summer in their splendid breeding plumage. The same sea lochs are the home of Otters, and indeed Mull must be one of the best places in Britain to observe these captivating creatures. The island is also well known for its Red Deer, which are numerous throughout, but there are also a few small herds of Fallow Deer, remnants from introductions made in the past.

At many places around the scenic coastline, both Grey and Common Seals can be seen from the shore and we are also likely to encounter them during a boat trip when we will search for Minke Whales and other cetaceans, as well as Basking Sharks. A highlight of the tour will be landing on the offshore island of Lunga, where we will experience the noise and smell of a teeming seabird ‘city’ and observe masses of Kittiwakes, Shags, Guillemots, Razorbills and posing Puffins at just a few metres’ range! Black Guillemots are here too, with both Great and Arctic Skuas likely to be seen patrolling around the colonies. Mull is certainly a magical island and with long summer days in prospect we have ample time to savour its many attractions from our delightful base at the Isle of Mull Hotel, Craignure Bay.

DETAILED INFORMATION
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Meet Glasgow, transfer to Mull
Day 2/6
Mull
Day 7
Depart Mull, return to Glasgow
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Ferries
  • Accommodation:

    A comfortable, local hotel, on the basis of sharing double or twin-bedded rooms, most with private facilities. Singles may be available in request.

  • Food:

    Breakfasts and evening meals are included in the holiday cost but lunches are not (allow £5-£10 per day).

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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Tue 10th Jun – Mon 16th Jun SPACES £2,195
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£2,195
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£595
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Greg Smith
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Tour Leader: Greg Smith

Greg began his professional life as a field botanist but soon branched into other disciplines from moths to geology and has very broad knowledge of the natural world. A typical Naturetrek all-rounder. From those botanical beginnings, Greg went on to carve out a 35-year career in wildlife conservation, most of it spent with English Nature and its successor body Natural England - one of the UK‘s statutory conservation bodies.

Spending more time of late in a suit looking at spreadsheets than in waterproofs looking at wildlife, Greg decided to head back out into the wild world he loves. Greg has devoted the last few years to getting to know the wildlife and special places of the Isle of Coll and is keen to share that knowledge and passion with his Naturetrek groups. With degrees in philosophy, linguistics and natural sciences, and interests spanning art, politics, sustainability and music, you are always assured of an interesting conversation with Greg.

Tue 17th Jun – Mon 23rd Jun 3 £2,195
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Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£2,195
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£595
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Greg Smith
Greg Smith.jpg

Tour Leader: Greg Smith

Greg began his professional life as a field botanist but soon branched into other disciplines from moths to geology and has very broad knowledge of the natural world. A typical Naturetrek all-rounder. From those botanical beginnings, Greg went on to carve out a 35-year career in wildlife conservation, most of it spent with English Nature and its successor body Natural England - one of the UK‘s statutory conservation bodies.

Spending more time of late in a suit looking at spreadsheets than in waterproofs looking at wildlife, Greg decided to head back out into the wild world he loves. Greg has devoted the last few years to getting to know the wildlife and special places of the Isle of Coll and is keen to share that knowledge and passion with his Naturetrek groups. With degrees in philosophy, linguistics and natural sciences, and interests spanning art, politics, sustainability and music, you are always assured of an interesting conversation with Greg.

2026

Departures Availability Cost
Tue 9th Jun – Mon 15th Jun SPACES £2,295
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Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£2,295
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£595
Tue 16th Jun – Mon 22nd Jun SPACES £2,295
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Land only cost:
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£2,295
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£595 
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Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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