Can you visit Staffa?

Can you visit Staffa?

Staffa National Nature Reserve Staffa can be accessed by boat tours from Fionnphort, Ulva Ferry, Iona, Tobermory, Oban and Kilchoan. Staffa Staffa is 7 miles west of central Mull and 6 miles north-east of Iona.

How long is the boat trip from Mull to Staffa?

approximately three hours
The trip lasts approximately three hours and you can disembark at Fionnphort or Iona.

Can you land on Staffa?

Unfortunately, Staffa Trips (and all the other operators who visit Staffa) can never guarantee landing there. The landing place is relatively sheltered, but still exposed to heavy swell from the Atlantic ocean. For this reason, we will only attempt a landing if we consider it safe to do so.

When can you see puffins on Staffa?

Wildlife on Staffa The best time to see the puffins is during the breeding season between the start of May and start of August when the birds have their distinctive colourful beaks.

Does anyone live on Staffa?

Staffa (Scottish Gaelic: Stafa, pronounced [ˈs̪t̪afa], from the Old Norse for stave or pillar island) is an island of the Inner Hebrides in Argyll and Bute, Scotland….Staffa.

Can you see fingals cave from Mull?

It’s a 45-minute journey by boat from Mull to Staffa and you’ll get the chance to see wildlife galore along the way. You can extend your trip to the Treshnish Isles, where you can get up close and personal with puffins on Lunga (there are puffins on Staffa too).

Can you see puffins on Mull?

A full day excursion to the Treshnish Isles on the west side of Mull to visit the seabird colony is home over 3000 puffins, razorbills, guillemots and fulmars to name a few. There can be up to 3000 puffins on the island in addition to other seabirds such as razorbills, guillemots and fulmars to name a few.

Can I take a dog to Iona?

Visitors’ dogs are allowed in the grounds of Iona Abbey.

Are puffins still on Staffa?

Puffins usually leave Staffa at the end of July although a few usually hang on until the first days of August.

Are dogs allowed on Staffa?

Are dogs allowed on board the boats? Yes, we are happy to have dogs on the boats, providing they are kept under control on a lead and kept away from the Bird nesting sites at all times.

Who owns the island of Staffa?

National Trust for Scotland
Staffa is part of the Loch Na Keal National Scenic Area, one of 40 in Scotland….Nature and conservation.

How old is Staffa?

60 million years ago
The small Hebridean island of Staffa is the result of volcanic activity that occurred 60 million years ago during the early formation of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a classic symbol of Scotland’s geological heritage, and has inspired centuries of scientists, artists, poets and even classical composers.

What to do on Staffa?

Staffa Tours. Discover the most beautiful and interesting places on the West Coast of Scotland with our tours to the Isle of Staffa, the world-famous Fingal’s Cave, the sacred Isle of Iona, Mull and the ornithological heaven of the Treshnish Isles.

Where do staffstaffa tours operate from?

Staffa Tours operate daily boat tours from Oban on the mainland, from Tobermory and Fionnphort on Mull, the Isle of Iona and Kilchoan in Ardnamurchan. Our tours give you a variety of options depending on where you depart and which islands you wish to visit.

How long is the ferry ride to the Isle of Staffa?

At Fionnphort you board the ferry for the 45 minute boat ride to the Isle of Staffa. On the water always look-out for sightings of whales, dolphins, basking sharks, and sea eagles which are iconic to the North-West coast of Mull.

When is the best time to visit the Isle of Staffa?

For many the highlight of this tour is the short boat trip to the awe-inspiring Isle of Staffa, with its unique hexagonal basault column cliffs and Fingal’s Cave. From mid-April to early August, its also possible to get up close to the nesting puffins on Staffa.