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Argyll and Bute

Iona Abbey and Nunnery – St John's Cross, Iona Abbey loop from Iona

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Argyll and Bute

Iona Abbey and Nunnery – St John's Cross, Iona Abbey loop from Iona

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4.7

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147

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Iona Abbey and Nunnery – St John's Cross, Iona Abbey loop from Iona

01:56

7.15km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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124 m

Baile Mòr Beach

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A dream beach but “as cold” water.
Fantastic landscape. We still took a bath!”

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2

167 m

Baile Mòr Village and Martyrs Bay Café

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In any case an authentic place, even if many day tourists come.

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3

766 m

Iona Abbey and Nunnery

Highlight • Historical Site

In the year 563 Columban came with twelve men from Ireland to Iona and founded there the monastery Iona Abbey. From Iona Christianity spread in the form of the so-called …

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4

798 m

St John's Cross, Iona Abbey

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The last of my Celtic Crosses of Iona’s Abbey is St John’s Cross, which is a replica, the original is in the abbey museum. It was once one of the …

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5

1.42 km

Hill Climb Signpost

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Easy to miss the gate for the turn off, it's nestled between homes.

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6

1.86 km

View from Dùn Ì

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on the slope and above

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7

3.35 km

Traigh Ban Nam Monach Beach

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Great little beach with wind swept sands, worth taking a moment to enjoy after the walk.

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8

4.52 km

Tràigh an t-Suidhe Beach

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Fantastic quiet beach, great for a swim if your brave enough!

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7.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

2.53 km

1.07 km

199 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

1.96 km

1.56 km

108 m

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Monday 18 May

14°C

9°C

97 %

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