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 Us at Fidden (second left.)
Taken from the boat. by nickandchris, 4 more photos
It's a large, open, grassy site with the more exposed pitches obviously being those by the sea. There are at least three areas with beach frontage and even in Aug. there were plenty of places with sea views.
Facilities are a little limited, being housed in large porta-cabins with showers and toilets for both sexes. They are also not very close to the camping area but fortunately, being self-contained, this wasn't a problem for us (no mad rush for the toilet first thing in the morning!!)
£4 per person per night. I'm not sure if there was a maximum price. If you were a family of four, £16 seemed a little excessive for what was on offer. £8 for us seemed a fair price, as we were enchanted by the place and it gave us some feeling of security as well as somewhere to empty the toiletand fill up with water.
The chemical disposal point was again a long way away which meant we had to up sticks and drive the van to the emptying point to enable us to empty. And there was no rinsing water there. Not ideal.
Simply the location, nestled amongst the glorious beaches and giving us direct access for our boat. There are lots of small islands to boat around where we watched seals basking and even landed on our own desert island. We felt like Robinson Crusoe, the only footprints in the soft, white sand were from birds.
It's also a great spot for walking, bird-watching and general messing about in the water type activities, including fishing and snorkelling.
The fishing was quite good. We caught plenty of mackerel and as I've said, learnt from a Fife man we met here, how to successfully smoke them. Throughout the rest of the holiday, it was big business with us, catching, filleting, salting and then smoking the fish. Then we gave much of it away as we had far too much. We still came home with a fridge full!!!
The campsite is also well placed for visiting Iona, the ferry crossing from Fionnphort literally a couple of miles up the road.
Also next to the private island of Erraid with it's small community and abandoned observatory. Robert Louis Stevenson is reputed to have written Kidnapped here and Balfour Bay on the island is named after the hero of the story, who was shipwrecked there. You can access it at low water but it's people apparently respect their privacy. Theme: CampgroundPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: 700427Directions: On the far west of the Ross of Mull, right at the end of the road for the ferry for Iona. In Fionnphort, turn left to Heritage centre and Fidden Farm. A mile or so down this road.
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 Can't miss it! by frank_delargy
The view across the bay is OK, but since the town is so gaily painted, the better view is from the distillery looking back at the town.
We ended up with an extra large room.. last one left. . which had a great view of the bay. The room was comfortable, the food was OK.. not particularly memorable. Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland PA75 6NTPhone: 01688 302009Directions: Near the end of the main steet towards the pier. Can't miss it.. the red, yellow and blue buildings.Website: http://www.mishnish.co.uk/ Other Contact: mishnish@btconnect.com
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 picture from website by frank_delargy
The owners were very friendly and accommodating.
The location is just across the water from the historic island of Iona. It is also a place where you can get a ferry to Staffa.
The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Theme: Bed and BreakfastPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Fionnphort, Isle of Mull. Argyll PA66 6BLPhone: 01681 700235Directions: Follow directions to Fionnphort or Iona.Website: http://www.iona-bed-breakfast-mull.com/ Other Contact: john@seaviewmull.f9.co.uk
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 Craignure old slipway, close
to campsite. by nickandchris, 3 more photos
Usual facilities including a BBQ area.
A very few exposed pitches on grass matting right by the water, which I can imagine may become a little wild when the wind is blowing (which it often is here.)
It all seemed a little cramped and too organised for us who like the simple life.
A children's playground right next door and also the miniature steam train that takes you to Torosay Castle.
Coaches meet the ferries to transport you to Duart Castle.
Wonderful views across to Lismore and Lorn.
All in all, plenty of things to keep you going whilst camping here.
There are a couple of shops and petrol stations as well as a pub in Craignure so you don't have to wander far for all your needs.
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Anyone who is into wild camping on Mull will have heard that Calgary is one of the places it is allowed. I am so glad we didn't rely on this and having read some reports on the place, opted not to use the place.
We went to have a look at the place on our last day, just out of interest and because we were "doing" the coastal bits of Mull we hadn't yet visited.
OK, the white sand beach is lovely, although I think there are better on Mull. The camping area was very small and absolutely packed out. I doubt if there was a foot between encampments and you'd certainly hear whatever anyone in the next tent was up to!!! Most definitely not our scene and we shuddered at such a sight. Why would you want to do it when there are far quieter places? I guess some people just like living on top of each other but then why come to a beautiful place like Mull?
Nice location. Theme: CampgroundComparison: least expensiveAddress: Calgary, MullDirections: North western Mull, on the B8073.
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Again, I think from earlier reading, this place was a designated "free camping" area. It's now a very basic, riverside campsite with limited facilities miles away at the farm. After the campsite there is a notice,"No camping for 5 miles." or some such number. A little off-putting.
Camp fires are the norm and there are literally no facilities on the camping area. There is access to the river which flows into loch Na Keal. Seemed popular with canoeists but it was absolutely no good for launching our boat as the loch was not easily accessed other than navigating the river at high tide.
The lovely location with views to Ben More.
Cost around £5 per night per unit. Theme: CampgroundPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: On the north eastern shore of Loch Na Keal, just after Gruline.
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We didn't stay here, but noticed it as we drove past. Combined with a garden centre and tea-room it doesn't have a lot of pitches available. Again, a little organised for us but I'm sure perfectly fine for those who require facilities. Looking at the website, I guess it could be the best bet for official camping on Mull.
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 Craignure Inn just south of
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 by hayward68
I had a beautiful double room which had tea making facilities and chocolates! Bronwyn even leaves homemade shortbread by your bed at night. And her breakfasts are heavenly.
There's a wonderful lounge with big comfy couches where you can sit and watch TV or read a book in front of the fireplace.
They've also got self-catering rooms available. Theme: Bed and BreakfastComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Dervaig Road, Isle of Mull, ScotlandOther Contact: Phone (44) 01688 400 388
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Meals here rival anything you will find at 5-start restaurants in Edinburgh. Middle-of-the-island setting makes this place a haven from tourists who, by nature, are more inclined to find rooms in the coastal towns such as Tobermory. At the Gruline, you can watch White-tailed Eagles circle the mountain in the distance, see working Border Collies, enjoy cordials with other guests (usu. Brits, or Aussies who came to see the nearby mausoleum of the so-called "father" of Australia), and by charmed by Angela, your hostess, a delightful woman with a brilliant sense of humor. Would recommend getting one of the guest cottages as opposed to an upstairs room. Picked by "Bon Appetit" as the best place to eat on the Isle of Mull. You should rent a car and take it with you on the ferry to Mull. Be aware that roads on Mull are single-track and quite harrowing!!
Fantastic food. Owner and host Colin Boocock is a magnificent chef. Granted 5 stars by the Scottish Tourist Board, 5 Red Diamonds by the AA and RAC "Little Gem". Be aware that meals are an extra fee above and beyond the cost of the room. Theme: Bed and BreakfastPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Gruline, Isle of Mull. PA71 6HR SCOTLANDPhone: 01680 300581Directions: Southwest of Salen on B8035.Website: http://www.gruline.com/ Other Contact: E-mail: boo@gruline.com
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