A 300m climb leads up to the saddle of the Mam Clachaig pass, opening up wide views across Glen Clachaig.
The route follows an old drove track once used by drovers to move cattle across the interior of Mull, remaining in use until the 1960s. The ascent traces the hanging valley of Allt Teanga Brìdeig, with the landscape becoming steadily more rugged and remote as height is gained.
After spending the last few days exploring the Ross of Mull, with its sandy bays and rocky beaches, heading inland reveals a different side to the island. Mull is considered one of the most geologically diverse islands not only in Scotland, but anywhere in the world, with its landscapes shaped by ancient volcanic activity, fault lines and also glacial erosion.
