Loch Assapol
Location
- On the Ross of Mull c. 1km SE of Bunessan (which is notable for is sea setting and two Spar shops!). The Loch is difficult to access (fences and vegetation, but you get it at the NW end where some boats are stored (take the minor road toward the Loch but turn onto the even more minor road/track by Carn Liath
Grid Ref
- NM3978/2099
Features
- Easy access at the point described above
Hazards
- Takes a while to get to the deep water
Date of Last Swim
- July 2021
Abhainn Dhsseig (Ben More)
Location
There are several small watefalls and pools on the north-west side of Ben More. Park in the allocated parking on the side of the B8073 and follow the Abhainn Dhisseig to find them.
Grid Ref
NG 505/346
Features
Fantastically clear water and very refreshing after climbing Ben More. Good view over Loch Na Keal.
Hazards
No real hazards but these pools are far too small for a big swim.
Date of Last Swim
18th April 2006
Loch Ba
Location
On west side of Isle of Mull. Park on side of B8035 just before bridge by Knock Farm. Walk over bridge and take the track that runs to the south of the Loch. I went in in-between a floating fish farm and Rubha Gainmhich.
Grid Ref
NG 568/373
Features
Fantastic scenery all around you. Good clean and deep water.
Hazards
Suprising amount of vehicle movement along the track; perhaps they were trying to stop people swim!
Date of Last Swim
20th April 2006
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Eas Fors
Location
On west side of Isle of Mull adjacent to Ulva. Plenty of parking on side of B8073 by the bridge which carries the stream. Walk back to SE for 100m and there is a place in the cliff that you can climb down.
Grid Ref
NG 443/422
Features
Excellent powerfull waterfall with good view of Ulva from the lower and upper pools.
Hazards
“Nice and refreshing swim” aka bl**dy cold! Other than the cold the climb down from the road is the biggest hazard!!!
Date of Last Swim
19th April 2006
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Loch Poit na h-l
Location
- At the west end of the Ross of Mull, c. 1km to east of Fionnphort. Loch is next to the A849 and there is plenty of parking. We took the (slightly overgrown) path from the road to the west side of the Loch to the point near the old jetty which is as good a spot as any to swim.
Grid Ref
- NM3128/2284
Features
- Relatively easy access
- Deep enough for good swimming but surprisingly shallow for its size
- A lovely spot to “freshen up” if you have been swimming in sea water all day
Hazards
- Erh. Other than “the usual ones” you should always be aware of, none
Date of Last Swim
- July 2021
Leidle River
Location
- Just east of the Ross of Mull and c. 0.5km south of the village of Pennyghael. Follow the minor road to the south of the village, park up and walk down the valley side to find the pools and waterfalls (subject to time of year etc)
Grid Ref
- NM5224/2589
Features
- Small waterfalls
- Small pools but big enough for a quick swim even in the summer months
Hazards
- Ticks and claggs in the heather on the walk down to the water (no midges when we went)
Date of Last Swim
- July 2021
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