{"id":2027,"date":"2025-04-30T08:38:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T08:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/?p=2027"},"modified":"2025-04-30T08:38:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T08:38:28","slug":"5-outdoor-wellness-experiences-to-try-when-you-visit-mull","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/5-outdoor-wellness-experiences-to-try-when-you-visit-mull\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Outdoor Wellness Experiences to Try When You Visit Mull"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sauna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Deep heat with an equally good-for-the-soul view, head to one of the Island Sauna Shack\u2019s pop-up locations to enjoy a Hebridean take on sauna culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find them at locations including Salen Old Pier and Calgary Bay, so you can sauna with a stunning view, before taking an invigorating salt water plunge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cold Water Swimming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Which brings us on to an outdoor wellness experience that can be enjoyed in almost all corners of Mull – wild swimming. Mull is home to many sheltered coves that offer clear waters in which to enjoy an invigorating cold water swim for those suitably equipped and prepared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uisken in the south west of the island and Craig in the north west are popular wild swimming spots among locals, or for an in-land experience, you could take a dip in the stunning Ben More pools. Discover more about wild swimming on Mull. <\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follow the course of the River Lussa along the path through the Ardura Community Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Forest Bathing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you wander deep into the fragrant forests that are thickly planted with spruce and pine, or explore one of Mull\u2019s beautiful deciduous woodlands, there\u2019s the chance to embrace this meditative wellness experience that hails from Japan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the woodland, whether amid the leafy boughs and tumbling waterfalls at Tobermory\u2019s Aros Park, or the beautiful ancient woodlands along the River Lussa\u2019s banks at Ardura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beach Yoga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is one for all the family to get involved in! Simply bring a mat, pick a beach (our local’s guide<\/a> gives you plenty to try!) and get stretching! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga is a great way to slow down, relax your mind and body and tune back in to your natural rhythms and surroundings. Pick a west coast beach like Traigh na Cille or Fidden at sunset for an even more restorative view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hiking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Isle of Mull outdoor wellness experience is for those with plenty of energy! Getting out in nature is great for the soul, tuning you back in to the birdsong, wildlife and wildflowers around you, while your endorphins pump thanks to a strenuous climb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mull has many fantastic hiking routes, whether you want to take on a coastal adventure like the tidal hikes to MacKinnon\u2019s Cave or the Carsaig Arches, or bag the island\u2019s munro, Ben More. Find route maps, walks to try and more in our guide to hiking on Mull<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which of these outdoor wellness experiences will you try next time you escape to Mull?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sauna Deep heat with an equally good-for-the-soul view, head to one of the Island Sauna Shack\u2019s pop-up locations to enjoy a Hebridean take on sauna culture.  You\u2019ll find them at locations including Salen Old Pier and Calgary Bay, so you can sauna with a stunning view, before taking an invigorating salt water plunge! Cold Water […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,1],"tags":[504,1148,998,1477],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2027"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2027"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2027\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2032,"href":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2027\/revisions\/2032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2027"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2027"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2027"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=2027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}