Section 5 of 29, Columba Way
Oban to Taynuilt
11.8 miles (18.9 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: NM 859 298. Finish: NN 003 310. 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 366 m of climbing and 351 m of descent; highest point 118 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Oban.
- Station
- Oban, 150 m from the start. Directions NM 857 298
- Bus stops
- Oban Station, 70 m from the start. Directions NM 858 298Supermarkets, 220 m from the start. Directions NM 859 296Old Parish Church, 240 m from the start. Directions NM 860 296
- Car parks
- Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions NM 859 298Oban Station (pay), 130 m from the start. Directions NM 857 298Car park, 140 m from the start. Directions NM 860 298
Getting back
The section finishes at Taynuilt. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Taynuilt, 210 m from the finish. Directions NN 003 312
- Bus stops
- Taynuilt, opp Hotel on A85, 20 m from the finish. Directions NN 003 310Taynuilt, at Hotel on A85, 20 m from the finish. Directions NN 003 310
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
About 100% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 67 m in a kilometre (1 in 15), starting 1.1 miles in.
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