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Getting Here
The Isle of Mull is reached from the mainland by ferry. The most popular service is run by Caledonian MacBrayne between Oban and Craignure. Their summer timetable is here, and their winter timetable is here.
Places to see
The island of Mull has plenty of places of interest. Many visitors will be familiar with the iconic multi-coloured seafront of Tobermory, and with the beautiful beach at Calgary Bay.
Those discovering Lip na Cloiche for the first time may also want to discover the beautiful island of Ulva. Ulva is a five-minute ferry-ride from Mull, and boasts a number of beautiful walks and trials, as well as outstanding wildlife. Excellent snacks and meals are available at the Boathouse.
Visitors to Mull who want to explore a few more of the nearby islands might enjoy one of the boat trips run by Turus Mara.
Places to stay
For those seeking accommodation in the north-west part of Mull, there are a range of properties available, from imposing castles to cosy cottages.
Calgary Castle, Bac Mor Cottage and The Smithy all enjoy stunning sea-views, as does Ardnacross on the north-east coast. Pennygate Lodge is convenient for the Oban ferry.
Other Links
Some of the photographs on this site have been used with the kind permission of Ray Cox Garden Photographer and his website can be found here.
We have also been given permission to use some photographs taken by Andrea Jones, whose website is available here.
Many of the plants at Lip na Cloiche
are grown from seeds sourced through
Plant World Seeds.
