The Fauld Partnership

Welcome to The Fauld, a small hill farm located just outside Tobermory on the Inner Hebridean Isle of Mull, offering bespoke Hebridean Farm Hikes to small groups. The exact route and length of your farm walking tour can vary, depending on the group’s fitness levels, time constraints and interests. However, the staple ingredients are panoramic coastal views of North Mull’s spectacular scenery, a wee snack out on the hill, and opportunities to meet some of the local four-legged 'residents' (free-roaming Highland ponies and friendly Shetland sheep). As the farmer/guide leads you out on to the hill, she'll provide a running commentary featuring local history and heritage, as well as pointing out seasonal flora and fauna; she’ll also answer your questions about what it's like to live and work here on the island.
Depending on the weather, hiking experiences in this wild landscape can range from challenging (i.e. wet and muddy) to mysterious (i.e. misty) to stunning (when the sun is shining!). The rugged terrain underfoot changes with the seasons: in the spring and summer, there are wild flowers galore; as autumn creeps in, the bracken turns gold and dies back, making it easier to walk.
Participants on Hebridean Farm Hikes must be moderately fit and have no underlying health conditions. You’ll also need to come equipped with tough hillwalking boots (not shoes or trainers), a hill-walking pole (if you use one) and waterproofs in a small rucksack (just in case …).