The Isle of Mull: Mull, Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid

by Terry Marsh

Overview

A guidebook to 47 day walks on the Isle of Mull. From short circuits and linear coastal and glen walks to demanding mountain routes, there is something for walkers of all fitness levels and experience on this Inner Hebridean island.

The walks range in length from 5–23km (3–14 miles) and cover Mull as well as the neighbouring islands of Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid.

• 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
• Detailed information on accommodation and ferry transport
• Easy access from Tobermory and Craignure
• Highlights include an ascent of Ben More

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783625604
Publisher:	Cicerone Press
Publication date:	08/27/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Dr Terry Marsh is a Lancashire-based award-winning writer and photographer who specialises in the outdoors, the countryside, walking and travel worldwide. He has been writing books since the mid-1980s, and is the author of over 100 titles. He holds a PhD in Historical Geography and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and an Honorary Life Member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.
Lancashire-born writer and photographer Dr Terry Marsh specialises in the outdoors and travel. He has been writing guidebooks since the mid-1980s, and is the author or revision author/editor of over 100 titles, including the award-winning Cicerone guides to the Coast to Coast Walk (first published in 1993), The Shropshire Way (1999) and Great Mountain Days in the Pennines (2013). Terry has a long-standing interest in Cumbria and the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Academically, he is an historical geographer holding a Master of Arts degree with Distinction in Lake District Studies and a PhD in Historical Geography. He is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and a Life Member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild (www.owpg.org.uk).

Table of Contents

Map key Overview map Preface INTRODUCTION History Geology Plants and wildlife When to go How to get there Getting around Accommodation Communications Using this guide Access in Scotland Stalking Safety Maps Paths THE WALKS North Mull Tobermory and Aros Park Rubha nan Gall Ardmore village, coast and forest Glengorm Castle and Dùn Ara Glen Gorm East and Glengorm Castle Quinish Point and Mingary Aird Ardmore Forest Trails ‘S Airde Beinn and Crater Loch Calgary Bay and Caliach Point Treshnish Beinn na Drise and Beinn Bhuidhe Loch Frisa Speinne Mòr Salen and Cnoc na Sróine Hill Fort Mull Coast to Coast: Salen to Killiechronan Glen Aros Central Mull Garmony Point and Fishnish Glen Forsa Beinn nan Lus and Beinn Bhuidhe Beinn Talaidh Loch Ba Glen More to Loch Ba Corra-bheinn and Cruachan Dearg Beinn nan Gabhar and Beinn Fhada Ben More from Dhiseig A' Chioch and Ben More via Gleann na Beinne Fada A' Chioch and Ben More from Glen More The Fossil Tree Druim Mòr and Torosay Dùn da Ghaoithe Dùn da Ghaoithe Ridge Ross of Mull Gualachaolish and Carn Ban Glen More to Lochbuie Lochbuie to Carsaig Carsaig Arches Ardalanish Tireragan and Tr&##xe0;igh Gheal Ardtun THE ISLANDS Ulva and Gometra Livingstone Croft Trail Ormaig and Cragaig Beinn Chreagach Round Ulva Gometra Iona Dun I A northerly circuit Port na Curaich Erraid Erraid APPENDIX A Essential and supplementary reading APPENDIX B Glossary of Gaelic words APPENDIX C Useful information and contact details INDEX