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About Isle of Muck
The smallest in the archipelago known as the Small Islands, Muck is low-lying and cattle and sheep graze the fertile interior. The dramatic coastline features basalt ledges, dolerite dykes, terraced cliffs, and flat grassy cliff tops. The bays are generally rocky, dotted with huge pools and the occasional gem of a white shell beach. The views to the Inner and Outer Hebrides and the mountains of the mainland are stunning from every perspective. The main settlement of Port Mor in the east is linked to the island’s other centre of habitation, the large farm at Gallanach in the west, by the island’s short road.
One of the most striking aspects of a visit here is the warm welcome from the islanders. Immediately on arrival at Port Mor, greetings and familiar banter are exchanged between the crew and islanders. Everyone pitches in to help with the unloading and loading of baggage as incoming and outgoing visitors change places.
Our favourite things to do in the Isle of Muck are:
- Climb Beinn Airein for spectacular island views
- Walk the coastal path around the Isle of Muck
- Look out for puffins, razorbills, and guillemots, seals, dolphins, and whales
- Swim off Gallanach Beach
- Pizza night at the Isle of Muck Tearoom
How to get to the Isle of Muck
CalMac runs a ferry service between Mallaig and the Isle of Muck via a varying combination of the other Small Isles https://www.calmac.co.uk/article/2124/Muck . Arisaig Marina, in Arisaig just south of Mallaig, also operates a boat to the Isle of Muck via Eigg, on various days of the week https://arisaig.co.uk/islandferry/muck/.
From Arisaig (summer months only), Arisaig Marine operates the MV Sheerwater on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Contact: www.arisaig.co.uk or t: 01687 450224. From Mallaig, the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry calls on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in summer, and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and Saturdays in winter. Contact: www.calmac.co.uk or t: 01687 462403. Note: both routes are for passengers only and cars are not carried.
Food in the Isle of Muck
There isn’t a shop on the Isle of Muck so take all food with you. The Isle of Muck Tearoom is a gem of a café close to the harbour in Port Mor – try their crab sandwiches, seafood platter, fabulous homemade cakes and more. It’s a great place for a chat with the islanders who are some of the warmest and welcoming that you’d ever hope to meet.
Accommodation in the Isle of Muck
There are a small range of accommodation options in the Isle of Muck. Catered options include Gallanach Lodge and Port Mor Guesthouse. There are also self-catering cottages and a bunkhouse. Book Isle of Muck accommodation here http://isleofmuck.com/
There are public toilets and showers at the Community hall.
Isle of Muck walking route
The Isle of Muck walking route uses sheep tracks through farm and moorland, with some [...]
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