Section 3 of 29, Columba Way
Pennyghael to Craignure
19.6 miles (31.5 km). About 7 hours, challenging.
Start: NM 518 264. Finish: NM 721 368. 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 471 m of climbing and 467 m of descent; highest point 211 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Pennyghael.
- Car park
- Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions NM 517 263
Getting back
The section finishes at Craignure. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Craignure ferry Terminal, at, 390 m from the finish. Directions NM 718 370
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
About 100% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 7.3 miles in.
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