Isle of Mull

Grahamgillian
Grahamgillian Forum Participant Posts: 8
edited June 9 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Anyone taken a touring caravan onto Isle of Mull ? If so where did you stay and any practical issues - ferry roads etc ?

Thanks.

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,134 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 9 #2

    Mull is one of the few islands we did not camp on so I can’t advise on sites although we have visited it.

    In case you haven’t found it, here’s a link to Visit Mull.

    https://visitmullandiona.co.uk/listing-type/campsites/

     

     

  • Navigateur
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    edited June 9 #3

    I took a twin axle to Mull in 1980s.  The roads are a lot better now but I had no problems with them.  I used the Fionaphort ferry and one of the officers came up to suggest to me that I wait until the following sailing as the tide would be higher and the ramp less steep.  Good move.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited June 10 #4

    We took our caravan to Mull last May, using the Oban to Craignure ferry which was pretty straightforward. Don't arrive too early at the terminal as you will be turned away. We made all bookings online.

    There are a few sites on Mull, we stayed at Crannich caravan site near Salen. Small site approx 10 pitches and a few static caravans, lovely views, good facilities and quiet, although they do keep Peacocks and Guinea Fowl. Booking was easy and the owners were friendly and helpful.

    Re the roads, apart from the road between Craignure and Salen and a stretch near Tobermory they are all single track with passing places, but they weren't busy, and we didn't have any problems getting to the site. There is a site close to Craignure if you don't fancy towing too far. The passing places as also for pulling in so others can overtake, the locals  will expect you to pull in. 

    The island is beautiful and we had a wonderful week, I can recommend the various wildlife boat trips, and a visit to Iona,   but book well in advance for the sea Eagle boat they fill up very fast, but its well worth it. 

    Tobermory is the main town, with a few shops including a co-op. There is good shop in Salen which seems to sell most things, also a cafe and takeaway.

    Hope this helps,  I'am sure you will have a great time.

     PS. Don't forget the midge repellent. 

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