View from Dùn Ì – Iona Nunnery loop from Iona

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View from Dùn Ì – Iona Nunnery loop from Iona

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View from Dùn Ì – Iona Nunnery loop from Iona

01:15

4.48km

80m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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486 m

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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624 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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1.11 km

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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1.68 km

Hill Climb Signpost

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2.13 km

View from Dùn Ì

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on the slope and above

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2.20 km

Dun I Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view all around.

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3.64 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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3.71 km

Iona Nunnery

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Around 1205, Benedictine monks came to Iona. At the same time as Augustinian nuns. These religious groups helped to revive the dilapidated abbey. The nuns wore black habits; the Gaelic …

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4.48 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

1.07 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces