Fionnphort is a small port at the far west of the Ross of Mull, where the ferry crosses to Iona. It lacks accommodation - this can be found in Bunessan five miles east, so facilities there are also described on this page.
- Iona can easily be done as a day trip but deserves longer.
- Kintra. is a tiny village 2 miles north of Fionnphort. It has a nice sheltered beach when the tide drops, suitable for children's bathing, but at high tide the beach is completely covered.
- Ardalanish Isle of Mull Weavers, Bunessan PA67 6DR, +44 1681 700265. Apr-mid Oct daily 10:00-17:00, mid Oct-mid Dec & mid Jan-March M-F 10:00-16:00. Farm, knitwear and gift shop, and you can tour the weaving mill.
- Ross Of Mull Historical Centre, Millbrae Cottage, Bunessan PA67 6DG, +44 1681 700659. Apr-Oct M-F 10:00-16:00. It's really a local history archive and research centre rather than a museum. Free.
- Boat trips to Fingal's Cave. on the island of Staffa, and the Treshnish Isles., may pick up from Fionnphort and Iona.
[[Iona]] can easily be done as a day trip but deserves longer.
Kintra. is a tiny village 2 miles north of Fionnphort. It has a nice sheltered beach when the tide drops, suitable for children's bathing, but at high tide the beach is completely covered.
Ardalanish Isle of Mull Weavers, Bunessan PA67 6DR, +44 1681 700265. Apr-mid Oct daily 10:00-17:00, mid Oct-mid Dec & mid Jan-March M-F 10:00-16:00. Farm, knitwear and gift shop, and you can tour the weaving mill.
Ross Of Mull Historical Centre, Millbrae Cottage, Bunessan PA67 6DG, +44 1681 700659. Apr-Oct M-F 10:00-16:00. It's really a local history archive and research centre rather than a museum. Free.
Boat trips to Fingal's Cave. on the island of Staffa, and the Treshnish Isles., may pick up from Fionnphort and Iona.
Boat trips to Fingal's Cave. on the island of Staffa, and the Treshnish Isles., may pick up from Fionnphort and Iona.
- The best beach is on the south coast at Ardalanish: follow lane from village.
- Become a Monk or Nun. There are two religious retreats here, not open for casual visits:
- The Orthodox Monastery of All Celtic Saints north of Bunessan is mainly a centre for groups of Orthodox pilgrims going to & from Iona - they're already fully booked for 2019.
- All Hallows Convent (Anglican) was in Norfolk but has dispersed; they run Roan Cottage south of Bunessan for retreats and pilgrims.
- Another life contemplative is the Findhorn Community on the island of Erraid some 8 miles south of Fionnphort. It's a hell of a hike and best access is by boat, though perhaps not in the manner of David Balfour in RL Stevenson's novel Kidnapped - knocked senseless and carried away towards slavery in Carolina but shipwrecked here. Spoiler alert: David spends four days marooned before realising that Erraid is tidal. He can walk across to Mull whenever the tide goes out.
- Bird watching both on land and on the boat trips.
Become a Monk or Nun. There are two religious retreats here, not open for casual visits:
- The Orthodox Monastery of All Celtic Saints north of Bunessan is mainly a centre for groups of Orthodox pilgrims going to & from Iona - they're already fully booked for 2019.
- All Hallows Convent (Anglican) was in Norfolk but has dispersed; they run Roan Cottage south of Bunessan for retreats and pilgrims.
- Another life contemplative is the Findhorn Community on the island of Erraid some 8 miles south of Fionnphort. It's a hell of a hike and best access is by boat, though perhaps not in the manner of David Balfour in RL Stevenson's novel Kidnapped - knocked senseless and carried away towards slavery in Carolina but shipwrecked here. Spoiler alert: David spends four days marooned before realising that Erraid is tidal. He can walk across to Mull whenever the tide goes out.
- Spar, Post Office Stores, Bunessan PA67 6DG, +44 1681 700395. M-Sa 08:00-18:00, Su 10:00-16:00. The only proper store in the Ross of Mull, and the last chance to stock up before crossing to Iona. Good selection of food and other essentials, with off-license. More expensive than the mainland but decent value for such a remote spot. Also incorporates the local Post Office.
Spar, Post Office Stores, Bunessan PA67 6DG, +44 1681 700395. M-Sa 08:00-18:00, Su 10:00-16:00. The only proper store in the Ross of Mull, and the last chance to stock up before crossing to Iona. Good selection of food and other essentials, with off-license. More expensive than the mainland but decent value for such a remote spot. Also incorporates the local Post Office.
- Ninth Wave, Bruach Mhor (Half a mile east of Fionnphort, watch for sign, turn north into lane, +44 1681 700757. May-Jun & mid-July-Oct W-Su 19:00-23:00. Seafood dinners, licensed, booking essential.
- The Keel Row, +44 1681 700458.
- Creel Seafood Bar, Fionnphort Pier, PA66 6BL, +44 1681700312. It's a seafood takeaway in a cabin by the pier.
Ninth Wave, Bruach Mhor (Half a mile east of Fionnphort, watch for sign, turn north into lane, +44 1681 700757. May-Jun & mid-July-Oct W-Su 19:00-23:00. Seafood dinners, licensed, booking essential.
The Keel Row, +44 1681 700458.
Creel Seafood Bar, Fionnphort Pier, PA66 6BL, +44 1681700312. It's a seafood takeaway in a cabin by the pier.
Argyll Arms has the only public bar.