Hi everyone, I posted here back in February about my spring 2022 trip to the Isle of Mull--thanks for the great advice from folks who replied to me there! I'd had questions about bus schedules from Tobermory to Fionnphort for a day trip to Iona.
I'm happy to report that I had a wonderful stay in Tobermory. The B&B I stayed at was at the top of the hill above Ledaig Car Park--I walked down the steep hill past Tobermory Distillery right onto the main street along the harbour. I did some wonderful walks!
- On arrival afternoon--Tobermory Harbour to Aros Park circuit, Tobermory Lighthouse circuit (including the optional return climbing up the cliff and walking into town along the golf course). late pub supper.
- Day 1 Iona day trip--early bus Tobermory->Craignure and tour bus Craignure->Fionnphort (commentary was interesting on the trip there and just okay on the way back to Craignure. I was glad to not be on a whirlwind 3 island tour, that sounds stressful to me). I walked around the north end of Iona, maybe about 6-7 miles but there's no track after leaving the beach and I tromped through the boggy sheep pasture for a couple hours :) I made it back just in time for lunch at one of the hotels!
- Day 2 lunch @ Glass Barn Cafe and Ardmore Shore Walk. It was really windy today!
- Day 3 rest day: I spent several cosy hours reading and writing at An Tobar Cafe above the harbour, upon recommendation of my B&B host. Tasty coffee, tea, cakes, and lunch.
- Day 4-- v early departure to travel 14 hours to London: car->bus->ferry->coach->train->Tube->train->walk
I used the OS Maps App premium subscription to download GPX files of walking routes from Walk Highlands. I highly recommend the app for wayfinding & offline maps access! And I highly recommend Walk Highlands to discover many lovely walks--this is mainly how I decided which walks I could do from Tobermory without a car.
@Pam I am pleased to report that Mishnish pub is still there and still has tasty drinks that are a well-deserved treat after walking many miles each day!