Wild, rugged and rich in wildlife, the Isle of Mull is one of Scotland's most rewarding Inner Hebridean islands for walking, with dramatic coastlines, sweeping glens and the only Munro in the Hebrides outside Skye in Ben More. Neighbouring Coll, Tiree, Iona, Ulva, Gometra and Erraid each bring their own distinct character, from Iona's ancient pilgrimage routes to Tiree's wide Atlantic beaches and flower-rich machair.

This third edition Cicerone guidebook by expert author Terry Marsh covers 50 walks across seven islands, ranging from 2 to 19km (1 to 12 miles) and suited to walkers of all abilities. Clear route descriptions are paired with 1:50,000 OS mapping and downloadable GPX files, with detailed practical information on ferry connections, accommodation and getting around each island throughout.

• 50 walks across seven islands are included, spanning Mull, Coll, Tiree, Iona, Ulva, Gometra and Erraid, from short coastal circuits and glen walks to demanding mountain traverses, all without technical difficulties
• 1:50,000 OS mapping and downloadable GPX files for every walk, providing reliable navigation across rough, trackless terrain where map and compass skills are essential
• Spectacular highlights throughout, including Ben More (the only Hebridean Munro outside of Skye), the Carsaig Arches, Lochbuie, the Fossil Tree and the sacred isle of Iona, one of Scotland's most historically significant and visited destinations
• Exceptional wildlife across all islands, with Mull renowned as one of the best places in Britain to spot white-tailed eagles, red deer, otters and dolphins from the shore
• Comprehensive practical information is provided on ferry transport from Tobermory and Craignure, inter-island connections, accommodation and access, covering everything needed to plan a walking trip to the Inner Hebrides

What makes the Inner Hebrides so special is that no two islands feel the same. This guidebook captures that variety across all seven islands, giving every walker the tools to explore Mull, Coll and Tiree at their own pace.

Walking on Mull, Coll and Tiree - Quick Facts

Area: Inner Hebrides, Scotland 
Islands covered: Mull, Coll, Tiree, Iona, Ulva, Gometra, Erraid 
Total islands: 7 
Total walks: 50 
Walk distances: 2 to 19km (1 to 12 miles) 
Difficulty: All abilities, from short coastal circuits to demanding mountain traverses; no technical difficulties; map and compass skills needed on rougher terrain 
Walk highlights: Ben More, Carsaig Arches, Lochbuie, the Fossil Tree, Iona South, Dun I, Hynish and Happy Valley (Tiree) 
Munros: Ben More (966m) — the only Munro in the Hebrides outside Skye 
Wildlife highlights: White-tailed eagles, red deer, otters, dolphins, seabirds, flower-rich machair on Tiree and Coll 
Centres: Tobermory, Craignure, Dervaig, Salen, Bunessan, Fionnphort 
Mapping: 1:50,000 OS maps included for every walk 
Digital navigation: Downloadable GPX files included 
Travel information: Ferry connections, inter-island transport and accommodation covered in full 
Best time to visit: Year-round; higher mountain routes require winter mountaineering skills and equipment in winter months

Author Highlight

“Here you can enjoy long and lonely days among the hills or wandering the coastline, often on raised beaches. Or simply potter along shorter walks and enjoy the natural history for which Mull is renowned. The trouble with Mull is that within each of these walks you will find some intrinsic interest – a flower, a bird, an insect, an animal or simply a stunning view – that has the happy knack of waylaying your intentions.”

- Terry Marsh, author of Walking on Mull, Coll and Tiree 

Map key

Route summary table

Preface

Introduction

History

Geology

Plants and wildlife

When to go

Getting there

Getting around

Driving on Mull, Coll and Tiree

Accommodation

Communications

Using this guide

Access in Scotland

Stalking

Safety

Maps

Paths

GPX files

North Mull

1          Ardmore

2          Glen Gorm East and Glengorm Castle

3          Quinish Point and Mingary Aird

4          Mingary Burn and Loch an Tòrr

5          Langamull and Kildavie

6          Treshnish

7          Beinn na Drise and Beinn Bhuidhe

8          Loch Frisa

9          Speinne Mòr

10        Cnoc na Sròine Hill Fort

11        Mull Coast-to-Coast: Salen to Killiechronan

12        Glen Aros

Central Mull

13        Garmony Point and Fishnish

14        Beinn nan Lus and Beinn Bhuidhe

15        Beinn Talaidh

16        Loch Bà and Glen Cannel

17        Glen More to Loch Bà

18        Corra-bheinn and Cruachan Dearg

19        Beinn nan Gabhar and Beinn Fhada

20        Ben More from Loch na Keal

21        Beinn Fhada, A’ Chioch and Ben More

22        A’ Chioch and Ben More from Glen More

23        The Fossil Tree

24        Druim Mòr and Torosay

25        Dùn da Ghaoithe

26        Gualachaolish and Carn Ban

Ross of Mull

27        Glen More to Lochbuie

28        Lochbuie to Carsaig

29        Coille a’ Chaiginn and Glenbyre

30        Carsaig Arches

31        Tireragan and Tràigh Gheal

32        Fidden and Poit na h-I

33        Ardtun

The Mull islands

Ulva and Gometra

34        Livingstone Croft Trail

35        Ormaig and Cragaig

36        On Gometra road

Iona

37        Dun I

38        Iona North

39        Iona South

Erraid

40        Erraid

Coll and Tiree

Coll

41        Coll Nature Reserve and Ben Feall

42        Totronald and Hogh Bay

43        Calgary Point

44        Tràigh Crossapol

45        Dùn Morbhaidh

Tiree

46        Ringing Stone and Dùn Mor

47        Rubha Chràiginis and Hough Bay

48        Tràigh Chornaig

49        Caolas

50        Hynish and Happy Valley

Appendix A     Essential and supplementary reading

Appendix B     Glossary of Gaelic words

Appendix C     Useful information and contact details

Appendix D     Estates map

Seasons

walking possible throughout the year, although the winter months call for winter mountaineering skills and equipment on the higher mountains

Centres

Tobermory; smaller settlements at Dervaig, Salen, the ferryport Craignure, Bunessan and Ffionphort, the ferry points for Iona, Coll and Tiree

Difficulty

few technical difficulties; walks cross rough, trackless terrain requiring walkers to be properly equipped and able to use map and compass

Must See

Mull's only Munro, Ben More, and a fine cast of lower heights; great glens for linear walks as good as anything on mainland Scotland; spectacular coastline; wildlife

April 2026

Walk 2 (Glen Gorm East and Glengorm Castle) distance

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