Brockville STB 4 Star Bed and
Breakfast in Tobermory
Winter on the
Isle of Mull
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Why not get away from the
pressures and strains of everyday life by enjoying a holiday at
Brockville on the Isle of Mull this Winter? Mull has not been
experiencing the extreme weather the rest of the UK seems to
have encountered but it still looks stunning. Many of our
mountains are covered in snow, however. due to the effect of the
Gulf Stream, Mull is renowned for it's mild Winters. All of the
shops and pubs remain open all year, as well as some of our many
restaurants so
there is no shortage of places to shop and eat. We look forward
to welcoming you to the island.
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Walking on Mull
Mull presents numerous
walking opportunities, ranging from gentle forest trails to wild
and dramatic coastal routes. There are excellent easy graded
walks taking you to the habitats of many shore, coastal and
woodland birds, both Common Seal and Otter are possibilities on
these walks. If you fancy something a little more adventurous,
why not try the ascent up Ben More. At 3169 feet, this is the
Isle of Mull's only Munro. If you need further advice on
walking, routes etc. please contact Ruth at
Mull Magic Wildlife
Walks. She is always happy to help out fellow walkers Tel: 01688
301213
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Click here for Golfing in Tobermory
About 5 minutes walk from
Brockville you can find Tobermory Golf Club, a 9 hole
treasure which lies above the cliffs which surround the northern corner of
Tobermory Bay. Each hole is named after the various hills and
features they overlook, such as Ben Hiant on the Ardnamurchan
Peninsula and Calve Island in the Bay. It's a favourite of former
Open winner Tom Watson whose signed photograph hangs on the
Clubhouse wall since his visit in 1999. It's hard to imagine a more
beautiful spot to play golf as around each corner and every hilltop
another vista unfolds before you in all directions.
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Find the Standing Stones of Mull
The Standing Stones of the
Isle of Mull are unique to the Western Isles, and indeed the
rest of Scotland, in that they are often arranged in the form of
a small row of between three and five stones. There is also a
Bronze Age Standing Stone Circle at Lochbuie on the South Coast
of Mull.
Click here for regular
walking tours to Lochbuie including transport from Tobermory.
Some of the sets of Standing Stones on the island are easily
accessible by car, others are hidden deep in the forest and can
only be accessed on foot.
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Learn about Mull's abundant Wildlife
For the wildlife enthusiast,
there are many trips and excursions which start from the
Tobermory area. Whales, dolphins, seals etc are found within a
short distance of Tobermory and sometimes in Tobermory Bay
itself. Here at Brockville we can advise you of the best
places to view Mull's abundant wildlife, from White-tailed
Eagles to Red Deer and not forgetting our wonderful Highland
Cows!
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other Attractions on Mull
There are many attractions on
the Isle of Mull, click on the link above for more detailed
information. For children there are lots of activities, Castles
with dungeons, the Isle of Mull Railway (otherwise known as the
Balamory Express) and some fabulous beaches. We now have a
Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre at Craignure. Families must not
miss a day out on Ulva, a stunning isle just off the west coast
of Mull. Ferries run on demand from Monday to Friday, Easter to
the end of October. For more details go to the
Ulva website
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information on
The Isle of Iona
Iona is just a 10 minute
ferry ride from Mull and has an ancient nunnery, a medieval
abbey, and is the supposed burial ground of 48 Scottish kings.
It is three miles long and one and a half miles wide so it is
possible to walk around Iona in a day with plenty of time to
spend in the Abbey and Nunnery. The coast is more rugged in the
south but has dazzling white shell sand beaches and secluded
coves around the rest of the coastline.
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Butterflies
Mull has beautiful
butterflies, magical moths and along with Ulva is home to
several colonies of the Slender Scotch Burnett. This is a rare
day flying moth which only exists on Mull and Ulva. Many other
butterflies and moths can be seen such as Marsh Fritillary,
Argent & Sable and Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth. At Brockville
we are happy to put you in touch with Mulls' experts who can
give you more information.
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Click here for travel information
To get to Tobermory, you need
to travel to the Isle of Mull. Click on the link below to go to
the latest travel guide which is produced by Argyll and Bute
Council.
Travel Guide for Winter 2009/10
The services listed on this website can change, and it is
advisable to contact the Public Transport Helpline, Argyll and
Bute Council. Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll. PA31 8RT Tel:
(01546) 604360 if you require confirmation. If you need help
with your travel arrangements the Tourist Office at Craignure is
a good point of contact. Tel: 01680 812377 Below are some
photographs of the ferry journey from Oban to Craignure.
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