Section 2 of 29, Columba Way
Bunessan to Pennyghael
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NM 382 218. Finish: NM 518 264. OS grid.
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Still being developed. Its line and length may change. The Scottish Pilgrim Routes Forum is still developing this route from Iona to St Andrews. No length or end points are published yet, and it isn't waymarked. Source: sprf.org.uk.
Up and down
About 241 m of climbing and 246 m of descent; highest point 52 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bunessan.
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 120 m from the start. Directions NM 381 217Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions NM 385 218Car park, 850 m from the start. Directions NM 391 219
Getting back
The section finishes at Pennyghael. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
About 100% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 29 m in a kilometre (1 in 34), from the start.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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