Iona Beach – Tràigh an t-Suidhe Beach loop from Iona
Iona Beach – Tràigh an t-Suidhe Beach loop from Iona
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Iona Beach – Tràigh an t-Suidhe Beach loop from Iona
01:33
13.6km
190m
Running
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: February 28, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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82 m
Baile Mòr Village and Martyrs Bay Café
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116 m
Iona Craft Shop
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171 m
Iona Nunnery
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One of only two Augustinian Orders in Scotland, the Iona Nunnery earned itself the name 'An Eaglais Dhubh' - the black church - after the colour of nuns' robes.
Unlike the rest of the Abbey buildings, the Iona Nunnery has not been restored since being made derelict during the Reformation.
The pink granite walls that remain, despite being ruinous, are amongst the best examples of a medieval nunnery left in Britain.
Little is known of the nuns who lived here, like the Benedictine monks, they followed a strict life of prayer and contemplation.
A few clues have been left which shed light on aspects of the nuns' lives. For instance, the tomb of Prioress Anna Maclean is so detailed in its carving as to give a clear depiction of her dress.
Some of the nuns were thought to have fled to a cave during the Reformation. Situated on the coast at Carsaig on Mull, the 'Nun's Cave' has crosses carved into its inner walls.
Entry to the site is free of charge and an excellent place to sit and have a break
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5.86 km
Iona Beach
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6.26 km
West Coast of Iona
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6.55 km
Port Ban
Beach
9.37 km
Tràigh an t-Suidhe Beach
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9.59 km
Traigh an t-Suidhe Beach
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12.1 km
View from Dùn Ì
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13.6 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.37 km
3.78 km
2.25 km
221 m
Surfaces
5.74 km
5.24 km
1.52 km
917 m
175 m
< 100 m
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Monday 18 May
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