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Staffa

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

An uninhabited island near Iona, famous for its striking basalt rock formations, including stepped columns, and Fingal's Cave, supposed home of the legendar giant Fingal. Accessible by regular boat charter from Fionnphort, on the Ross of Mull, from Ulva Ferry, on the west coast of Mull opposite the isle of Ulva, by day tour from Oban, and fron nearby islands.

Staffa is also known for its bird life, including a regular population of puffins. These popular birds can easily be found nesting in grassy areas atop the high cliffs of Staffa.

The highlight of a visit to Staffa is Fingal's Cave. A path leads from the boat landing area, along the very edge of the basalt rocks that make up Staffa, to the huge cave mouth. The cave is only 12 metres at its widest point, and is supported on slender basalt columns. Inside, the sheer height of Fingal's Cave seems more suited to a cathedral. It is a truly magical place, formed by volcanic action millions of years ago.

The entie island of Staffa is a National Nature Reserve, owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
Fionnphort, Strathclyde, Scotland

About Staffa
Attraction Type: Countryside - Island
Location: 7 miles W of Mull; may be viewed from Iona
Website: Staffa
Phone: 01463 232 034
National Trust for Scotland
Location map
OS NM323 358
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: Composer Felix Mendelssohn was inspired to write his Hebridean Overture after a trip to Staffa
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Nearest Attractions Iona Abbey - 7 miles (Abbey) Colonsay Whale Sculpture - 23.1 miles (Countryside) Clach A'Pheanais (Balnahard) Standing Stone - 23.1 miles (Prehistoric) Cill Chaitriona - 23.1 miles (Church) St Columba's Well - 23.6 miles (Prehistoric) Colonsay House Gardens - 24.6 miles (Garden) Tobar Oran Sculptured Stone - 24.6 miles (Prehistoric) Isle of Colonsay - 24.6 miles (Island)

Nearest Towns and Villages Bowness - 159.3 miles away Burgh-by-Sands - 165.5 miles away Wark-on-Tweed - 166.9 miles away Norham - 169.2 miles away Cockermouth - 169.3 miles away Bewcastle - 171 miles away Carlisle - 171 miles away St Bees - 171.3 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Staffa

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Long House - 6.5 miles from Staffa Mull, Strathclyde Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £275

Cruachan - 10.4 miles from Staffa Bunessan, Strathclyde Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £150

Shepherds Cottage - 10.4 miles from Staffa Bunessan, Strathclyde Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £190

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Nearest Hotels

Highland Cottage - 16.4 miles from Staffa Tobermory, Strathclyde Stay from: £150.00

Isle of Mull Hotel - 24.7 miles from Staffa Craignure, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £79.00

Alt Na Craig B&B - 32.7 miles from Staffa Dunollie, Strathclyde Stay from: £90.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Baliscate House - 15.8 miles from Staffa Skye, Strathclyde From: £55.00

Glenavon Guest Accommodation - 33.4 miles from Staffa Oban, Highlands and Islands From: £50.00

The Rowans B&B - 36.4 miles from Staffa Connel Ferry, Strathclyde From: £70.00

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Tobermory
Tourist Information Centre
Main Street
Tobermory
Isle of Mull

Strathclyde
Scotland
PA75 6NU
Tel: 08707 200 625
Fax: 01688 302145
Email: tobermory@visitscotland.com
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