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Iona Abbey – St. Oran's Chapel, Iona 2017-05-19📷 August Schwerdfeger, CC BY 4.0
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Iona Abbey

Iona, United Kingdom

History

The restored medieval abbey on the island where St Columba founded his monastery in 563. Leave the car at Fionnphort and take the short foot-passenger ferry.

Nearest town
Iona, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
56.3346, -6.3925
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Mull and Iona by ferry from Oban – a building on a hill by a body of water with a mountain in the backgroundPhoto by Andrew Dawes on Unsplash
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Mull and Iona by ferry from Oban

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Campsites nearby

  • Iona CampsiteCampsite
    1 km from Iona Abbey
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Catchean Pods & CaravansMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Iona Abbey · 5 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Fidden FarmCampsite
    3 km from Iona Abbey
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Basic SiteCampsite
    12 km from Iona Abbey
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Port nan GaelCampsite
    23 km from Iona Abbey
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Iona Abbey?

Iona Abbey is in Iona, United Kingdom, at GPS 56.3346, -6.3925. It is about 38 km from Tobermory.

Can you camp near Iona Abbey?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Iona Campsite, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Iona Abbey?

Iona Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mull and Iona by ferry from Oban.

What is there to see near Iona Abbey?

Places worth a stop nearby: Calgary Bay (28 km), Tobermory (38 km), Duart Castle (47 km) and Kilmartin Glen (60 km).

When is the best time to visit Iona Abbey?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)