Mull and Iona Ranger Service Events
We can plan events, but not the weather! Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, bring camera and binoculars if you have them and a snack/drink, or a picnic if it is over lunch time. Also remember the Scottish Midge! Booking is essential, please see contact details for each event.
Loch Pottie Guided Walk – weekly on Tuesdays from 12th July to 6th September
10am-1pm, meeting at the start of the Loch Pottie path on the edge of Fionnphort village.
Join us on this varied circular walk passing through moorland, woodland, coastline and beside a freshwater loch, with lovely views and plenty of opportunities for wildlife-spotting.
Route uses well-surfaced paths and a quiet side road.
Cost £10 per adult, £5 per child, booking essential: ewilkins@nts.org.uk or 07717581405
Thursday 21st July – Forest Games & Activities, Ardura Community Forest
in partnership with Ardura Well Being Project
10am-1pm
Suitable for all ages. Booking required.
For more information or to book, contact Rachel at rfrench@mict.co.uk or 01680 812909.
Saturday 23rd July – Fishing Competition, Loch Frisa (Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances)
Wednesday 27th July – Guided walk- Ulva (TBC)
The walk starts with a short boat trip to the Isle of Ulva. From there Jan and Steve, the rangers, 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 island’s 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: 10.30 am – 1pm
Cost: £10 adult, £5 child
Meet: Ulva Ferry
Booking: 100% Essential : jdunlop@mict.co.uk or 07765898600
Thursday 28th July – Bushcraft Skills, Ardura Community Forest
in partnership with Ardura Well Being Project
10am-2pm
Suitable for P5 and above. Booking required.
For more information or to book, contact Rachel at rfrench@mict.co.uk or 01680 812909.
Wednesday 3rd August from 10am Drop in Torr Hide with pop up ranger (TBC)
Further info: jdunlop@mict.co.uk or 07765898600
Thursday 4th August – Nature Tracking & Monitoring, Ardura Community Forest
in partnership with Ardura Well Being Project
10am-1pm
Suitable for P5 and above. Booking required.
For more information or to book, contact Rachel at rfrench@mict.co.uk or 01680 812909.
Sam’s Mountainous Monstrous Ultra Marathon – Tuesday 9th August
Sam Hird of Carsaig will be challenging himself to run across all the peaks of Mull over 2000ft in a single day, that’s 35 miles over 12 mountains and equivalent to running over halfway up Mount Everest! He’s generously offered to do this in aid of our ranger service fundraising campaign. Look out for details of how to follow his live track on the day, and join us for an evening BBQ at Lochbuie (time tbc) to celebrate his achievement!
You can sponsor Sam by leaving a donation here, mention in the comments that it’s for Sam’s run: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/savemullandionarangerservice
Friday 26th August from 10am Drop in Fishnish hide with pop up ranger (TBC)
Further info: jdunlop@mict.co.uk or 07765898600
Wednesday 31st August Guided walk Ulva
The walk starts with a short boat trip to the Isle of Ulva. From there Jan and Steve, the rangers, 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: 10.30 am – 1pm
Cost: £10 adult, £5 child
Meet: Ulva Ferry
Booking: 100% Essential : jdunlop@mict.co.uk or 07765898600
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