Return trip to the castle at Craignure

The first objective of the walk is Loch Tearnait, a lovely mountain loch. The second objective is to stay on a wide, dry path… essential after several days of incessant rain in this part of Scotland. Thethird objective is to explore the slopes to the south of the local summit.

A charming starting point with a lovely free car park, a souvenir shop and a shop selling local produce from the surrounding farms.And then a walk where you’re likely to encounter nothing but nature and the ferries on the Sound of Mull!

A varied circular walk across the narrowest part of the Isle of Mull, between Salen in the East and Killiechronan in the West. The first half takes you through woodland and forestry and across open hillside. The return is predominantly along a single track road, finishing with the Salen Woodland Walk.

The walk starts in the middle of nowhere. It is advisable to park at the quarry. The proposed walk is deliberately limited to a “good”, motorable forest track and offers lovely views of the loch, the opposite shore and, towards the end, the junction with the central part of Loch Sunart.The end point is a slipway for forestry vehicles.Please note: the route is not circular … you’ll need to allow for at least double the distance to get back to your car.

Auliston Point, the north-westernmost point of the Morvern Peninsula, where the Sound of Mull meets Loch Sunart, is a prime spot for spotting marine life.There’s no guarantee you’ll spot any, of course, but it’s not uncommon to see seals and dolphins, in particular. Binoculars are essential if you want to identify them accurately, as they’re usually quite far out to sea near the navigation buoys.

This route combines the Waterfalls Trail and Lochan Trail within Aros Park. You will pass both the Upper and Lower Falls on Aros Burn then walk around the east side of peaceful Lochan Gharrabain.

The magnificent Ariundle Nature Reserve offers the chance to explore a forest of centuries-old oak trees. Information boards indicate that this forest was already mentioned in the very first recorded censuses, probably dating back to the15th century. The two sections through the Strontian River valley are also a feast for the eyes.