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View of the Sound of Iona – St Oran's Chapel loop from Bunessan

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View of the Sound of Iona – St Oran's Chapel loop from Bunessan

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View of the Sound of Iona – St Oran's Chapel loop from Bunessan

01:34

26.7km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 10.7 km for 1.40 km

After 14.5 km for 1.40 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.87 km

Loch na Lathaich

Highlight • Lake

The road between Fionnphort and Bunessan along the banks of Loch na Lathaich is spectacular.

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10.6 km

Fish and chips

Highlight • Restaurant

Best on the islands

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12.7 km

View of the Sound of Iona

Highlight • Viewpoint

The sky opens. You can just see a tip of the white sandy beach for swimming

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13.3 km

Baile Mòr Village and Martyrs Bay Café

Highlight • Cafe

Baile Mor is a small village (and the only one) on the island of Iona. It is located on the east coast of the island and overlooks the Sound of …

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13.3 km

Iona Craft Shop

Highlight • Structure

ionacraftshop.com

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13.4 km

Iona Nunnery

Highlight • Historical Site

Reginald, son of Somerled (Lord of the Isles), founded the nunnery in 1200 and installed his sister, Beatrice, as its first prioress.

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13.6 km

MacLean’s Cross

Highlight • Religious Site

Medieval pilgrims stopped here to pray on their way to the abbey. On this side of the cross, they could contemplate the eternal, intertwined patterns that sprang from the tails …

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13.8 km

St Oran's Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

This was the burial chapel of the MacDonald Lords of the isles. Built in the 12th century, it is the oldest intact structure on Iona. Go through the ornate doorway …

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26.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

4.64 km

2.93 km

2.84 km

307 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

3.06 km

2.60 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 21 July

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View of the Sound of Iona – St Oran's Chapel loop from Bunessan

Loch na Lathaich

Fish and chips

View of the Sound of Iona

Baile Mòr Village and Martyrs Bay Café

Iona Craft Shop

Iona Nunnery

MacLean’s Cross

St Oran's Chapel

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