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Argyll and Bute

Baile Mòr Beach – View of the Sound of Iona loop from Iona

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Argyll and Bute

Baile Mòr Beach – View of the Sound of Iona loop from Iona

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5.0

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Baile Mòr Beach – View of the Sound of Iona loop from Iona

01:34

5.89km

60m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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124 m

Baile Mòr Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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167 m

Baile Mòr Village and Martyrs Bay Café

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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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413 m

MacLean’s Cross

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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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652 m

St Oran's Chapel

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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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1.98 km

Hermit's Cell

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"The Hermit's Cell" - Possibly a monk's prayer place in the mountains.

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3.64 km

Iona Beach

Highlight • Natural

Iona is magical and the sand special

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5.35 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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5.81 km

Martyr's Bay

Highlight • Historical Site

Iona is truly "special".
The current between the islands is impressive - there are many whirlpools!

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5.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.94 km

2.29 km

416 m

245 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

2.45 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 3 July

15°C

12°C

96 %

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