It always worth stopping off at the viewpoint by Camas nan Geall (Bay of the Strangers) off B8007. The view point affords stunning views of Ben Hiant, the sandy bay and the coast beyond. There is an interesting interpretation board identifying the key geological and landmark features of the Ben Hiant Intrusion. There are also some scheduled monuments nearby which can be accessed by heading down the farm track towards the bay.
Head south on a stunning coastal walk from the harbour at Tobermory to Aros Park which is signposted from The Mull Aquarium.
Glengorm Castle and Grounds is a short drive or cycle journey from Tobermory. The grounds of the castle can be explored by foot and there are several circular for you to enjoy including one to some prehistoric standing stones. The grounds are wildlife rich and there are several ranger led walks during the summer months. There is also a nature focused interpreation centre in The Old Stables where you can find out more about the local wildlife, rarities and local sightings and plan your own wildlife safari around the grounds.
There are no roads to Smirisary, so you will have to park at the end of the minor yellow road from Glenuig and walk. It is, however, a lovely short walk to the isolated village of Smirisary which was deserted until recent times. The author, Margaret Leigh lived in one of the white-painted croft houses in Smirisary and in her book, The Spade Among the Rushes, recalls the trials and tribulations, as well as the enchantment, of a crofting lifestyle during the Second World War.
The Singing Sands, or Camas an Lighe is a lovely sandy bay near Gortenfern in the north east of the Ardnamurchan peninsula. The beach is renowned for its singing sand, a predisposition caused by the shape and size of the sand grains and the silica content. To 'sing' the sand also needs to be of the right humidity. The sound is caused by wind blowing over the surface or by the shuffle of feet or boots through the sand.
The Rahoy Hills Wildlife Reserve has been managed by The Scottish Wildlife Trust in association with The Ardtornish Estate since the 1970s. There is a well signed, if slightly boggy, walk around the shores of Loch Arienas to the old deserted settlement of Arienas, with great views over the loch as well as a walk up through the woods and along the banks of The Black water river.
Aoineadh Mor (pronounced Inniemore) is a deserted village and serves as a testimony to the Highland Clearances. The story of the clearances in 1824 is told through the words of Mary Cameron in a number of interactive interpretation panels scattered throughout the village. The site is run by Forrestry Commission Scotland and there is a well signed walk starting from the car park.
Take time to explore the village, listen to Mary's story and reflect on what could have been.
As well as being a top dragonfly stalking site, The Gaelic Alphabet Trail provides an interesting introduction to the importance of nature and plants to the Gaelic culture. The information boards in the car park, just east of Salen on the A861, introduce the Gaelic alphabet which has eighteen letters, each of which is associated with a species of tree.
Sailean Nan Cuileag, or The Bay of Flies, is a natural harbour formerly used to export goods, such as charcoal, oak bark and brushwood. The Viking's were also reputed to have stored their boats over winter in the harbour.
Ben Resipole, a Corbett, is the highest peak on the Ardnamurchan, and affords spectacular views of Loch Shiel, Loch Sunart, the Small Isles and Skye on a clear day. The route is strenuous and the path is muddy and indistinct in places. However, the walk is enriched by the changing vegetation as you climb from Atlantic oakwood to birchwood, to moorland following the ailt mhic chiarain watercourse and then onto the rocky summit. You can park and start the walk by Resipole Holiday Park, though please check at reception if you leave your car there.
