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Argyll, Mull & Iona: Route Guide

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Iona Abbey — Argyll, Mull & Iona
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Scotland in miniature, reached one ferry at a time: prehistoric Kilmartin Glen, Oban's seafood quay, Tobermory's painted harbour, and finally tiny Iona, an early centre of Scottish Christianity where the abbey still holds the island's silence. For an optional adventure, arrange a separate boat trip to Staffa's dramatic Fingal's Cave, subject to weather and sea conditions.

Argyll, Mull & Iona is a 155 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as a 4-day trip; the plan below is the 4-day version for June, built from 82 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4
days
155km
distance
4
Stops
82
curated stops

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The route

Kilmartin Glen→ 43 kmOban→ 47 kmTobermory & Mull→ 65 kmIona

What you'll see

Dunadd Fort
Stand atop the hill and imagine this Iron Age fort's 2000-year-old history.
Kilmartin Glen
Dunollie Castle
Climb the stairs of this crumbling 15th-century castle and explore its gardens.
Oban
Duart Castle
Explore Duart Castle and its Sound of Mull viewpoints after reaching Mull; check current seasonal opening hours for interior admission.
Tobermory & Mull
Iona Abbey
Explore Iona Abbey’s church, cloister, museum, carved crosses and St Columba’s shrine during visitor opening hours.
Iona
Carnasserie Castle
Roam the ruins of this 16th-century tower house, now a silent relic of rebellion.
Kilmartin Glen
Dunstaffnage Castle
Explore the stout ruins of this 13th-century castle and its nearby chapel.
Oban
Mull Museum
Explore fascinating exhibits of island life through the ages.
Tobermory & Mull
Marble Quarry
Walk 3.5 km from Iona pier to the old coastal quarry and back over rough, boggy ground; allow two to three hours.
Iona

Choose your length

4-day plan18 stops · 10.3 h transit4.5 stops/day · 2.6 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: May, June, July, August, September

Buy tickets ahead for the Fionnphort–Iona ferry. Tickets do not reserve a place on a particular sailing; check the latest timetable and service updates before travel.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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