Mull Rallies Around to Deliver New-Look Event

• • Rockfall at Gribun forces Mull Rally into a significant re-route for October event
  • Organisers confirm rally will run with full challenge intact after support from the island community
  • Around 140 competitive miles retained despite route changes
  • Revised format keeps iconic stages, traditional three-leg challenge
  • Tobermory Distillery scrutineering and start remain
  • Longest Friday night leg still kicks off the action

The Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally team have confirmed a revised route for the 2025 event (10–12 October) following a major rockfall on the B8035 at Gribun Rocks, which made a significant part of the original route impassable.

Working in close partnership with local authorities, Motorsport UK and the island community, the Mull Car Club team have acted swiftly to design a new route that preserves the rally’s renowned challenge and character. Contrary to early local media reports, no competitive mileage has been lost; the rally will still feature around 140 competitive miles over three demanding legs.

Clerk of the Course, Colin Harkness, said:

“It’s been an intense few weeks. The Gribun Rocks rockfall could have posed a serious threat to the event, but thanks to the incredible support of the local community, the authorities and Motorsport UK, we’ve been able to pull together and create a route that still delivers the Mull Rally that competitors know and love. This island has one of the best rally communities in the country; their help has been invaluable”.

The 2025 Revised Route

The rally retains its Tobermory Distillery scrutineering and popular town centre start, before heading straight into the darkness on Friday night, the longest leg of the event at over 50 competitive miles across five stages. This year, the action moves to the north of the island, with competitors tackling Mishnish, Calgary and Loch Tuath from Tobermory, followed by Glen Aros and Hill Road, then a second pass of Loch Tuath to round out the night just after midnight.

Saturday morning sees a restart from Garmony, before a midday loop featuring Loch Tuath/Hill Road and Mishnish reversed and service in Tobermory. The afternoon brings the addition of Calgary North before a 4pm rest halt.

Saturday night begins with a 9pm restart and the return of Glen Aros, followed by Calgary and Mishnish before a final service at Craignure. Crews then head for the finish back in Tobermory at 1:45am.

“It’s been a challenge”, continues Harkness.

“But I’m hugely proud of what the team has achieved in such a short space of time. There was no way we would give up. It’s an iconic event that thousands of people look forward to every year. The island relies on the rally, and the rally relies on the island; this is the perfect example of everyone coming together to overcome adversity. It will be a special moment when we get the first stage underway on the Friday night.”

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