Section 6 of 29, Columba Way
Taynuilt to Edendonich
14.5 miles (23.3 km). About 6 hours, challenging.
Start: NN 003 310. Finish: NN 165 276. 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 827 m of climbing and 804 m of descent; highest point 569 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Taynuilt.
- Station
- Taynuilt, 210 m from the start. Directions NN 003 312
- Bus stops
- Taynuilt, opp Hotel on A85, 20 m from the start. Directions NN 003 310Taynuilt, at Hotel on A85, 20 m from the start. Directions NN 003 310
- Car parks
- Car park, 60 m from the start. Directions NN 003 309Car park, 340 m from the start. Directions NN 002 313Car park, 390 m from the start. Directions NN 003 314
Getting back
The section finishes at Edendonich. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Dalmally, 750 m from the finish. Directions NN 160 271
- Bus stops
- Glenorchy Lodge Hotel, 470 m from the finish. Directions NN 163 272Glenview Road End, 710 m from the finish. Directions NN 172 273Bus stop, 730 m from the finish. Directions NN 160 272
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 40%, paved or flagged 30%, earth, rock and mud 18%.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 1 gate, 2 stream crossings, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 141 m in a kilometre (1 in 7), starting 7.7 miles in.
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