Discover the wild beauty, white-sand beaches and wildlife-rich coastlines of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides with 15 short walks exploring the Isle of Mull and its surrounding Hebridean landscapes on Ulva and Iona. 

From colourful harbour views in Tobermory and peaceful woodland trails in Aros Park to dramatic cliffs, historic castles and remote Atlantic beaches, these routes reveal the island’s remarkable variety of landscapes – perfect for relaxed half-day walks, nature watching and memorable island adventures with family.

• Each walk includes a clear Ordnance Survey® map alongside a detailed step-by-step route description, with numbered waypoints linking map and text to help make navigation on Mull simple and reliable for walkers of all experience levels
• Practical details are provided for every route, including parking, public transport access, refreshment stops and local facilities at towns and villages like Craignure and Tobermory, making it easy to plan a short walk, whether you are staying on Mull or visiting for the day
• Discover some of the island’s most memorable locations, including Tobermory’s colourful waterfront, the lighthouse at Rubha nan Gall, the historic grounds of Glengorm Castle, and beautiful beaches such as Langamull, Kilvickeon and Tireragan
• Routes range from 1.5 to 10.5km and typically take under three hours, making them ideal short walks on Mull for beginners, families and relaxed half-day outings 
• Additional notes highlight wildlife, viewpoints and places of interest along the way from sea cliffs on the Treshnish Peninsula to peaceful island trails on Iona

Part of Cicerone’s trusted Short Walks series, this compact guidebook is the ideal companion for exploring one of Scotland’s most captivating west coast islands. Whether you’re wandering through coastal machair, following quiet woodland paths or standing on a remote Hebridean beach watching the Atlantic roll in, 15 Short Walks on the Isle of Mull provides everything you need to enjoy the island’s landscapes at a relaxed and rewarding pace.

15 Short Walks on the Isle of Mull - Quick Facts

Guidebook name: 15 Short Walks on the Isle of Mull
Location: Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
Number of walks: 15 circular and short out-and-back routes across Mull, with walks on nearby Ulva and Iona
Distance: 1.5 to 10 km per walk
Typical duration: 1—3 hours – ideal half-day walks
Terrain: Coastal paths, sandy beaches, woodland trails, sea cliffs and island crofting landscapes
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, suitable for beginners, families and relaxed island walking
Highlights: Tobermory harbour, Rubha nan Gall Lighthouse, Glengorm Castle, Langamull Beach, Treshnish Peninsula and coastal trails on Iona
Navigation: Clear Ordnance Survey® maps with numbered waypoints and step-by-step route descriptions
Facilities: Information on parking, ferry access, cafés and local services in places like Craignure and Tobermory
Best season: Year-round walking, out-of-season increases the chance of seeing wildlife

Author Highlight

“This is an island of natural enchantment and geological diversity. Indeed, the coastline vies with the mountainous heartlands as the island’s most outstanding feature, offering towering cliffs and sandy bays, basalt columns and pink granite crags. Mull is a place of wild beauty: feral, rocky and never dreary.”

- Terry Marsh, author of 15 Short Walks on the Isle of Mull

Using this guide 
Route summary table 
Map Key 
Introduction 
Walking on Mull 
Plants and wildlife 
Things to see 
Where to stay 
Getting around 

The walks
1. Garmony Point and Fishnish 
2.  Cill an Ailein 
3.  Aros Park 
4. Rubha nan Gall 
5. Ardmore Shore Trail 
6. ‘S Airde Beinn and Crater Loch 
7. Glengorm Castle and Dùn Ara 
8. Langamull beach 
9. Treshnish and the abandoned villages 
10. Livingstone croft trail 

11. Lochbuie 67
12. Coille a’ Chaiginn and Glenbyre 
13. Kilvickeon beach and Garbh Eilean 
14. Tireragan and Tràigh Gheal 
15. Camas Cùil an t-Saimh and Iona south 

Useful information 

Seasons

Year round; out-of-season visits mean less traffic on the island's narrow roads, lesser footfall and a better chance of seeing the wildlife

Centres

Tobermory is the only town on the island. Boats to the mainland run from Craignure and Fishnish, while Fionnphort is home to the Iona ferry.

Difficulty

The walks in this book are easy to follow and mostly on good paths, which vary from smooth, well-surfaced waymarked trails to more rugged paths across moorland terrain.

Must See

Tobermory's colourful harbourside houses ; Rubha nan Gall lighthouse; Kilvickeon beach; beautiful coastline; smaller islands of Iona, Ulva and Staffa; white-tailed and golden eagles, seals, otters; wildflower-rich 'machair' coastal meadows.

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