Mull and Iona Ranger Service Events 2018
Costs for events are: Adults £8, Children £4 and family group (2A and 2C £20)
We can plan events, but not the weather! Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, bring camera and binoculars if you have them and picnic if it is over lunch time.
Also remember the Scottish Midge!
Wednesday 20th – Ardmore – A trip to the top
Join rangers Jan Dunlop and Steve Irvine on a walk looking at archaeology, the flora and fauna of the forest and any marine life we can spot,
Time: 2-4pm
Meet: Ardmore Forest Car Park, near Tobermory.
Bring: Suitable waterproof clothing and binoculars.
Booking: Recommended on 01680300640 or 07765898600
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Sunday 24th June – Beach Clean – Calgary
Come and help Friends of Calgary Bay get Calgary ready for the summer. Activities will include a beach clean, painting and a general spruce up followed by refreshments. Donations to tea party welcome.
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: Free
Meet: The camping area near the public toilets.
Bring: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Homebaking!
Further info: 01680300640 or 07765898600
Wednesday 27th June – Carsaig coastal walk
Join the ranger service to explore this stunning coastal landscape below cliffs, with plenty of wildflowers, waterfalls, native woodland and seashore habitats. Spot seals and potentially other marine mammals, perhaps an eagle will make an appearance too! You might like to bring a picnic to enjoy after the walk.
Time: 10am-1pm
Meet: Car-sharing encouraged as very limited parking at Carsaig – please call for info
Booking: Essential, 01681 700659 or 07717581405
Wednesday 4th July – Hike up Scallastle
Join our ranger on a steep walk up through Scallastle. We will be looking out for both Golden and White-Tailed eagle on our walk up whilst keeping an eye on the burn for Dipper and Grey wagtail. Plus its an excellent spot for Crossbill. The walk involves some scrambling.
Time: 11am – 2pm
Cost: £8 per Adult
Meet: Scallastle Carpark, Scallastle. (1 mile on the left from Craignure to Salen)
Further info: Bring appropriate footwear and clothing , binoculars and a packed lunch.
Wednesday 11th July – Erraid Adventure
A walk exploring the natural and cultural history of this tidal island (setting for Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Kidnapped’), with options to stop off at the seal colony, lighthouse observatory and a beautiful sandy beach. Time: 10am-2pm
Meet: Knockvologan farm
Bring: a packed lunch and drink, waterproofs, footwear with ankle support (as some of the route is over boggy, uneven ground)
Booking: Recommended, 01681 700659 or 07717581405
Wednesday 18th July – Big Wild Sleep Out
Time: TBC
Meet: TBC
Further info: TBC
Tuesday 24th July – Going Wild @ Aros Park
An environmental outdoor fun morning with the Ranger Service for 7- 12 year olds
Time: 11 am till 1pm
Meet: main car park – Aros Park
Bring: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Cost: £4
Further information and to book : 07765898600
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Wednesday 25th July – Going wild @ Calgary Art in Nature
An environmental outdoor fun morning with the Ranger Service for 7- 12 year olds
Time:11 am till 1pm
Meet: Calgary Tea Room and Gallery
Bring: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Cost: £4
Further information and to book : 07765898600
Wednesday 25th July – Bunessan Biodiversity drop-in
Meet the ranger in the grounds of the Ross of Mull Historical Centre to investigate what’s flowering, singing, flying, creeping or crawling in the mini wildflower meadow, amongst the trees or on the stone walls of the old mill. We’ll set a (harmless) moth trap overnight so come at 10am if you are interested in seeing what we’ve found!
Time: drop-in any time between 10am and 1pm
Cost: free but donations appreciated
Thursday 26th July – Keats walk with ROMHC
In July 1818 John Keats and a companion walked across Mull on their way to visit Staffa. We know that, having come through Glen More, they stopped at Derrynaculen for a hearty breakfast. Bring a picnic and join a walk from Kinloch to visit the now ruined farmhouse below a spectacular waterfall. In association with the Ross of Mull Historical Centre.
Time: 10.30am-3pm
Meet: Carpark at Kinloch junction near the old bridge, grid reference NM545292
Bring: a packed lunch and drink, good footwear as route can be wet in places
Booking: Recommended, call 01681 700659 or 07717581405
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Saturday 28th July- Fishing Competition @ Loch Frisa
Family fun to outwit the trout on Loch Frisa. See what you can catch. Lots of Prizes
Time: 10am till 3pm.
Cost: £8/£4
Meet: Lettermore, on Loch Frisa
Bring: Fishing gear and your lunch!!
Further info: 01680300640 or 07765898600
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Wednesday 1st August – Tour of Loch Torr
Come down for a guided walk around Loch Torr. We will be looking extra carefully for the reptiles in the area as well as the butterflies and dragonflies. Time: 11am-3pm
Meet: Loch Torr carpark, near Dervaig.
Bring: Suitable footwear, waterproof clothing, binoculars and a packed lunch.
Booking: Call a ranger on 01680300640 or 07595759784. Or email: mull.ranger@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Thursday 2nd August – Summer Holiday Nature Club
Mull & Iona Ranger Service event for children age 5-11, £4 per session, come for one session or for the whole day.
Meet: at the red-roofed Shelter building near the pier on Iona.
Morning: 10.15am-12.15pm – Island Investigators Nature Trail
Follow the clues and solve the puzzles to discover what nature does for us.
Afternoon: 1pm-3pm – Eco Agents Beach Art
Games and art on the beach thinking about what we can do for nature.
Booking essential: Emily Wilkins ewilkins@nts.org.uk 07717581405 or 01681 700659
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Wednesday 8th August – tbc
Wednesday 15th August – An Island Apart
The walk starts with a short boat trip to the Isle of Ulva. From there Jan, the Ranger will lead a walk around a small area of this tranquil island, giving you a taster for future visits.
The excursion will offer chances to admire the wonderful scenery and to learn about the resident wildlife.
The walk will end at the Boathouse where you may wish to taste the islands hospitality by savouring a much-rewarded strupak (cup of tea and a snack).
Please wear sturdy footwear, bring binoculars and waterproof clothing just in case.
Time: 10am – 1pm
Meet: Ulva Ferry
Booking: Recommended: 01680300640 or 07765898600
Cost: Does not include Ulva Ferry
Wednesday 22nd August – tbc
Wednesday 29th August – Bird Watching for beginners at Aros Park
Come on down to learn all about the joys of bird watching. Join our ranger in a beginners guide to birdwatching, we’ll teach you how to tell the difference between house sparrows and dunnocks, chiff chaffs and willow warblers plus any large birds of prey such as buzzards or eagles. All abilities are welcome, even if you’re a pro it will be an idyllic walk hearing and seeing a range of species.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Meet: Aros Park Car Park, near Tobermory.
Bring: Suitable footwear, warm/waterproof clothing and binoculars.
Booking: Call a ranger on 01680300640 or 07595759784. Or email: mull.ranger@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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