ISLE OF MULL

Coastal Route

Days 3 and 4

Craignure to Lochbuie

14 miles (22.5 km) approx 6 to 7 hrs 

This is the first leg of the Coastal Route which is quite straightforward but from Lochbuie onwards it becomes much more challenging (and should only be used by experienced walkers?). You will be rewarded with the most spectacular coastal scenery and a wonderful opportunity to observe wildlife – otters, porpoises, dolphins and on the land red deer and wild goats; and up above golden and sea eagles!

Starting at Craignure take the A849 to the Lochbuie  Crossroads (684308). You then turn left to take the 8 mile single track road to Lochbuie. This route at first starts to climb steeply and takes you through a beautiful wood down onto the shores of Loch Spelve. 

Further along just off the road at the head of Loch Uisg on the ridge of land separating Loch Spelve from Loch Uisg, there is a war memorial and the former Loch Spelve Church (built in 1828), which is now a private dwelling. Continuing along the road to Lochbuie you will see the parking spot for Lochbuie Standing Stones which date back to the Neolithic or Bronze age. There is much to see in this small scattered village especially St Kilda's Episcopal church which is well worth a visit and all of which you can find on line.  As yet there is no B&B in the village but there is a campsite close to the tea room and small shop on the loch side.

Craignure to Lochbuie Crossroads – 6.4 miles (10.3 km)

Crossroads to Lochbuie – 8 miles (13 km)

Day 3 - (option 2) Craignure to Lochbuie map - link below

Craignure to Lochbuie route map