What are our top 5 winter days on Mull?
I am very happy to share my top 5 winter days on Mull with you. The island starts to slow down when the clocks change at the end of October, and we move into shorter days and longer evenings. Roads are quieter and there is plenty of parking in Tobermory! The visitor attractions are closed and entertainment is very much DIY!
My first choice of a top winter day on Mull:
I am bias but the no 1 activity for me would be a walk around the Treshnish headland. It is a wonderful walk, with great views. Try and spot some of these Hebridean islands visible from the circular walk! Rum, Muck, Eigg, Skye, Canna, Sandaig, Coll, Tiree, Gunna, Staffa, Carnaburg Beag, Carnaburg Mhor, Lunga, Fladda, Dutchman’s Cap, Jura, Iona, Ulva, Gometra… Remember to allow enough time to get back in daylight. It gets dark earlier than you think.
Secondly, another great winter day on Mull
Tobermory is our local town and it is one of my 5 top winter days on Mull – pretty and colourful, with cafes for coffee, restaurants for meals and shops for retail therapy! Check out the Mull and Iona Food Trail. You will find details of local eating places, so you can find out who is open and who is not.
Ones to watch out for are: The Pier Cafe, right on the pier; The Glass Barn (they sometimes open their den at the weekend – and have a farm shop); Western Isles Hotel, their conservatory has the best views of the bay and Tobermory Stores, an emporium of local produce – homemade pies, pasties, sandwiches, cakes..
Definitely add Tobermory to your 5 top winter days on Mull. But perhaps do this on a wet or stormy day, saving the good weather for walks and beaches. Or perhaps even Ben More?
Third – Munro bagging?
We had guests staying last week who climbed Ben More. It was a beautiful dry but cold winter’s day. The views in all directions are amazing from the top.
Only attempt this if you know what you are doing. You have to be careful when you are walking in the hills at this time of year, as our guests obviously did. Especially if the conditions are wintery. They said it was very cold at the top so they didn’t stop for long. The weather can change very quickly. Do your research about the weather, wear appropriate winter clothing, and tell someone where you are going.
Four – A wildlife tour
Some of the wildlife guides close over the winter but it is definitely worth getting in touch with Ewan Miles at Nature Scotland. He comes highly recommended, is based in Dervaig and does take guests out during the winter months.
Last but not least
There is a lovely walk from Croig to Langamull. You can park at the Croig jetty, tuck your car right in so lorries can still get past. Through the gate, over the cattle grid, walk up the track from the jetty to the end of the track. A beautiful beach there, called Port na Ba. To get to Langamull you pick your way along the coast from there. Langamull is a very special beach too, whatever time of year.
Remember when out walking to watch the time, it starts getting properly dark around 3.30 so make sure you give yourselves time to get back to the car before darkness falls.
