- Spectacular scenery
- Seabirds
- Wildflowers
- The Gloup (a collapsed sea cave)
The Mull Head Wildlife Walk is a circular route around a local nature reserve in the East mainland of Orkney. Our walk will include a visit to The Gloup (collapsed sea cave), views across to the Brough of Deerness and some spectacular coastal scenery with a picnic on the cliff tops.
There is a lovely variety of habitats including farmland, heath, rocky shores and cliffs which host a range of wildlife – mammals, wildflowers, insects and of course lots of birds. Breeding seabirds include Shags, Fulmars, Razorbills, Skuas, Gulls and if we are lucky we might spot some Puffins.
“We had a marvellous day out with Megan looking at the wildlife on and around Mull Head.”
“We had a wonderful half day walking with Megan on Mull Head. She is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about Orkney and its wildlife, and a great guide”
We will meet at the Mull Head/The Gloup car park at 9.45am where we will go through some information with you before setting off on our walk.
The walk will begin at 10am and finish around 2.30pm.
This walk is approx. 4 miles in length which we do at a leisurely pace, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the wildlife and the views.
- Walking boots/shoes - preferably waterproof
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Warm clothing/layers including hats & gloves
- Walking poles - if you normally use them
- Binoculars and a camera if you have them
- A packed lunch and plenty of fluids
Q. Will we see puffins on this walk?
Yes, we do often see puffins on this walk although they are not guaranteed. Our puffins are here between May & July and we will be keeping an eye out for them on the cliffs. If they are there, we will find them!
Q. Is there a minimum number required for this walk to go ahead?
A. No, there is no minimum number, we are happy to be out and will go even if there is just one person booked.
Q. Are there public toilets here?
A. Yes, there are public toilets situated in the small visitor centre near the car park. Once we set off on our walk, there are no toilets until we return to the car park.
Q. Can we use public transport to get to this walk?
A. Yes and No depending on how far you want to walk. If you use the No 3 Stagecoach bus, you will have a 1.5 mile walk to reach the meeting point for the walk, and you will have to do this at the end of the walk too. If you are happy to do this, please tick the transport box at checkout. The bus timetables can be found on the Orkney Islands Council website.
Q. Can we take our dog on the walk?
A. No, dogs are not allowed on any of our walks unless they are assistance dogs.
If you need to cancel your wildlife walk, please let us know at least 7 days in advance via email. The following will apply according to the date we receive your email:
- If notified 7 days in advance of your booking you will receive a full refund
- If notified less than 7 days in advance of your booking you will not receive a refund
- If you fail to show up for your wildlife walk at the agreed time/meeting location you will not receive a refund
- If your clothing/equipment is deemed to be inadequate or unsafe, Wild Orkney Walks reserves the right to cancel your walk/tour without a refund.
Wild Orkney Walks reserves the right to change or cancel walks if there is bad weather forecast. Please be aware that we will only cancel if the weather forecast will make it unsafe to be out. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered a choice:
- An alternative time/date
- A walk in a different location
- An alternative activity, ie a visit to a hide
- A full refund if none of the above is suitable
We reserve the right to change walks or itineraries in the light of prevailing weather or other safety reasons. Being on foot in remote and/or rugged country is potentially hazardous by its nature and participants must accept a certain element of risk. In the interest of safety, you must agree to abide by the decisions of your Walking Guide, who has full liability insurance.
Wild Orkney Walks shall not be liable for any consequential loss or damage arising from the cancellation, interruption, delay or alteration of or to any walk.
You are advised to take out travel insurance to cover any cancellation fees.
All refunds will be £ sterling and any fluctuation in exchange rates will not be our responsibility.
