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Craignure, on the Island of
Mull
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Craignure is where the Oban to Mull ferry terminates on
the Isle of Mull. Craignure is worth a visit in its own right,
whether you are going as a foot passenger on the ferry from Oban
or taking your car across for a longer stay on the island.
There are a number of attractions all within
easy reach of Craignure. You can walk through the woods or catch
the Mull narrow gauge railway. The Duart coach meets the ferries
from Oban and will take you to and from the ancient Clan Maclain
castle of Duart, full of history; the tearoom has delicious home
baking, well worth a visit. Torosay Castle has a large
children's activity area which is sure to keep the kids
entertained for hours. The scenery from Craignure across to the
main land is superb.
 Duart
Castle. The oldest inhabited castle on Mull, home to the
28th Chief of Clan Maclean. Visit state rooms in the 13th
century keep, take a journey back through the ages in the
exhibition of clan history, see the prisoners in the dungeons
and climb to the top of the keep for spectacular views. The
children’s trail (4-12 years) is a great success. Hire a kite,
have a game of
boule. Walk through Millenium Wood. The castle tea-room offers home baking and fabulous soup.
Castle Shop. Duart is open from 1 April (phone for times) and daily 1 May to
mid-October, 10.30am to 5.30pm. The CalMac ferry to Mull lands
at Craignure. The Duart Coach meets it daily. By car, Duart is
1.5 miles from the Kilpatrick turning on the A849. Also, the
motor launch “The Duchess” leaves from Corran Esplanade slipway
in Oban. For information:01680 812309 or
www.duartcastle.com
Duart Castle. The oldest inhabited
castle on Mull, home to the 28th Chief of Clan Maclean. Visit
state rooms in the 13th century keep, take a journey back
through the ages in the exhibition of clan history, see the
prisoners in the dungeons and climb to the top of the keep for
spectacular views. The children’s trail (4-12 years) is a great
success. Hire a kite, have a game of boule. Walk through
Millenium Wood. The castle tea-room
offers home baking and fabulous soup. Castle Shop. Duart
is open from 1 April (phone for times) and daily 1 May to
mid-October, 10.30am to 5.30pm. The CalMac ferry to Mull lands
at Craignure. The Duart Coach meets it daily. By car, Duart is
1.5 miles from the Kilpatrick turning on the A849. Also, the
motor launch “The Kerrera” leaves from Corran Esplanade slipway
in Oban. For information:01680 812309 or
www.duartcastle.com
 Torosay
Castle and Gardens. Relax in the principal rooms of a
beautiful Victorian home. 12 acres of spectacular gardens with
formal terraces, an impressive statue walk, woodland and water
gardens, all offset by dramatic views over the Sound of Mull.
Childrens adventure playground. 1.5mls S. of Craignure A849; by
Narrow Gauge Railway or Woodland Walk both from Craignure. Open
daily 10.30 to 5.00pm, April 1 to 31 Oct. Gardens open all year.
Tel:01680 812421
www.torosay.com
Mull
Rail. This superb narrow gauge railway is the first island
passenger railway in Scotland and home of the Balamory Express.
A journey of great beauty, with views of the sea and mountain
panorama, transporting you 1.25 miles to Torosay Castle. Step
off the Oban ferry to Craignure, Mull and onto this unique
railway.
Open Easter to late Oct 11am to 5pm 7 days. Tel: 01680
812494/567
www.mullrail.co.uk
Wings over Mull.
Birds of Prey, Conservation Centre and sanctuary.
Daily flying displays.
 Bird Hospital. Visitors’ centre. Disabled
access, working for
conservation, education and prevention of
wildlife crime.
Auchnacroish House, Torosay, Isle of Mull, Argyll PA65 6AY
Tel/Fax (+44) (0)1680 812594 Sue Dewar Email:dewars@wingsovermull.com
 The
Isle of Mull Ferry sails at regular intervals throughout the
day from Oban to Craignure.
A great inexpensive way to get to Craignure is as a foot
passenger on the ferry. Buy Ferry Return tickets for Craignure,
including the Duart Coach and Castle entry from the Oban Calmac
Office. As you can see from this whole feature there is much to
do at Craignure, with Torosay Castle and Gardens, The Mull
Railway and woodland walk. A great day out!
Craignure has a number of woodland walks that that add to the
choices available for a good day out from Oban. It is always
worth considering coming as a foot passenger with a day return
on the Mull ferry to Craignure.
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