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GYW ISLAY & JURA WEEKEND: Beinn Mhòr and the Mull of Oa

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Overview

This dramatic cliff-top walk runs from the American Monument at the Mull of Oa, following the coastline past the dramatic headland of Dun Athad before climbing to the summit of Beinn Mhor, the highest hill on the Oa peninsula

Sunday 20 April 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
250m / 820ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.meetup.com/glasgow-young-walkers-gyw/events/305473931/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

This walk took place on Sunday 20th April as part of the Glasgow Young Walkers weekend away to Islay and Jura. 

Starting point

Grid reference:
NR 28072 40648
Nearest postcode:
PA42 7AU
what3words:
flopping.premature.grading
Start time:
9:30 am

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