{"id":2282,"date":"2026-09-24T16:04:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T15:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weecoocampers.co.uk\/?page_id=2282"},"modified":"2026-10-18T17:08:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T16:08:51","slug":"mull-iona-campervan-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.weecoocampers.co.uk\/fr\/mull-iona-campervan-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Mull & Iona by campervan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mull & Iona by campervan<\/h1>\n

Tobermory\u2019s cheese-farm lunch, Calgary\u2019s beach and a separate day on Iona.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Des Blenkinsopp<\/a> \u00b7 CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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North Mull first, Iona on its own day<\/h2>\n

Mull rewards a central Salen base followed by a south-island overnight. Tobermory and Calgary belong to the northern stage; Fionnphort and Iona need their own day. The short passenger crossing to Iona comes after a much longer drive across Mull, which is easy to underestimate on a small-scale map.<\/p>\n

Why choose it:<\/strong> A varied island trip with working farms, wildlife possibilities and a second island visit.<\/p>\n

The trade-off:<\/strong> Single-track roads make short mileages slow. Ferry bookings and weather matter, and wildlife sightings are never assured.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Drive times and approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Leg<\/th>\nPlanning allowance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Renfrew \u2192 Oban<\/td>\nAllow 2\u20132\u00bd hours driving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oban \u2192 Mull<\/td>\nAdd the booked crossing and vehicle check-in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salen \u2192 Fionnphort<\/td>\nBudget 1\u00bd\u20132 hours on island roads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Driving estimates include the road journey only. Add sailing and vehicle check-in time.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Map of the area<\/h2>\n
\nMap & stops<\/summary>\n
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Tap a pin for the named stop. Follow campsite arrival instructions for the final approach.<\/p>\n

Google Maps \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n

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Tobermory, Calgary and the Fionnphort crossing<\/h2>\n
\nTobermory and the Glass Barn<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Explore the harbour, then have lunch at the Glass Barn at Sgriob-ruadh Farm. Buy local cheese for the van. Salen Bay Campsite keeps the following day's northern outing within reach.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nCalgary at beach pace<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Give Calgary an unhurried half-day and return to the same pitch. Do not combine it with Iona simply because both appear on an island highlights list.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nSouth Mull and Iona<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Move south, leave the van on Mull and cross to Iona as a foot passenger. The Creel at Fionnphort Pier is the named seafood stop. Fidden Farm suits an extra south-island night; a Staffa excursion needs its own weather window and booking.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n

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Cheese-farm lunch and pier seafood<\/h2>\n