18 KM
Grade B
This is a trip around a unique island with a special quality that attracts many pilgrims every year. Iona has been steeped in religious history for centuries, even before St Columba arrived here in the sixth century and created a monastery, there were druids on the island. This alongside breathtaking beaches & wildlife makes for a special place to visit.
18 KM
No Landing Zones
Coastal Paddling
Circumnavigation
Grade B
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Historical Abbey of worldwide renown
Numerous stunning beaches
The picturesque village of Baile Mor
Seals and sea eagles a plenty
Exposed west coast with views to Coll, Tiree & Treshnish Isles
Useful Links and/or Updates
TIDAL CORRECTION: In Scottish Sea Kayaking (2nd Edition) the tidal information on the map for the west side of Iona should read the same as the Tidal Times text: N going tidal stream starting at +0600 HW Oban and S going tidal stream starting at -0015 HW Oban.
Fidden Farm provides a great campsite/motorhome base for this trip with plenty of additional paddling options.
The parking at Kintra is very limited, consider starting at Fionnphort or camping at Fidden Farm as an alternative
If wanting to paddle around Erraid Island, then although marked on the map as potentially possible the Sound of Errand is dried out for most of the time. The height of the tide at Oban will need to be greater than 3.5 metres to be able to paddle through the Sound.
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Iona Abbey
Baille Mor & Iona Abbey
Baille Mor & Iona Abbey
North Iona Beaches
North Iona
North Iona from Eilean Annraidh
Eilean Annraidh from North Iona
Traigh Mhor, East Coast of Iona
South East Coast, Iona
Iona from Fidden
Sound of Iona and the Abbey
Iona Abbey
Iona Abbey
Eilean Annraidh, North Iona
Iona Abbey
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OS Landranger (48)
Iona & West Mull
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