St John's Cross, Iona Abbey – View of the Sound of Iona loop from Iona

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St John's Cross, Iona Abbey – View of the Sound of Iona loop from Iona

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St John's Cross, Iona Abbey – View of the Sound of Iona loop from Iona

01:37

6.13km

50m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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80 m

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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172 m

St John's Cross, Iona Abbey

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At the abbey, in front of the entrance to St Columba's Sanctuary, stands a beautifully reconstructed replica of the 8th-century St John's Cross, an impressive cross with a large span. …

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211 m

St Columba’s Shrine

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Behind St. John's Cross stands a small stone building, known as the shrine of St Columba. Most of the walls were restored in 1962, but the lower courses are original …

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778 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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5.13 km

View of the Sound of Iona

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

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5.59 km

Martyr's Bay

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

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5.73 km

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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5.95 km

Argyll Hotel’s Organic Garden

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This Organic Garden was created by the Argyll Hotel. Its produce is used by the in-house kitchen. You can snack, rest or look around in it. Please be careful at …

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