Isle of Mull

The Isle of Mull is the second largest of the inner Hebrides with a land area of 353 square miles. The population is about 2,800. The 'capital' is the village of Tobermory, at the North end. Mull is home to only the 'Munro', Ben More, (a Scottish hill over 3000 feet) that requires a ferry crossing. Come over to Mull for unspoiled landscapes, pristine beaches and a wildlife extravaganza.

Mull is the start of our adventure. On the first night we will sail into  the bay at Duart Castle for an idyllic Scottish evening before we head to Salen the next morning. In Salen we have to use of the local airfield which is ideally situated almost in the middle of the island allowing us to explore the North and North West. The airfield is conveniently situated next to a pub, giving us a gentle start into our flying adventures.

Weather permitting we will aim to fly cross-country from Salen to Calgary Bay where the ship will meet us. Where we go next we make dependent on the local weather. Below is a selection of islands which would give us outstanding scenery and flying opportunities. There is also a whiskey distillery in Tobermory which we might include in our flight plan.

Coll & Tiree

Are the two flat islands West of Mull, also known as the sunniest place in Britain, however rather windy at times. We aim to visit Coll and Tiree for a complete circumnavigation including a flight over the Sound between the two islands. If there is sufficient wind we could try some dune flying there.

The isle of Coll is a small hebridean island some four miles west of Mull. It is approximately 13 miles long and 4 miles at it's widest. It has a population of around 200 all-year residents, and more in the summer.

The Isle of Tiree is the most westerly island of the Inner Hebrides. It is relatively small - about twelve miles long and three miles wide - and very flat. Although the island is famous for its fertility it has been described variously as 'a raised beach' and 'the land below the waves'.