Kildalton Cross
Kildalton Cross
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- ColDogMacKGlasgow, United Kingdom155 contributionsAmazing antiquityThe walk here from Port Ellen is well worth it and even easier on a bike!. The woods here are a contrast to the rugged shoreline at Laphroaig and Lagavulin. The chapel and cross are fascinating for work about 1,300 years old. Seems amazing that the carving still lasts. Very well maintained chapel grounds, and a homemade cake stall too! Only the coffee was missing.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 May 2023
- Francois TJohannesburg, South Africa955 contributionsGlad we did itWe visited as part of a day tour and our guide Dougie from Islay Private Tours was absolutely phenomenal with the information and history. Without the background and stories from the guide it would have been a very average visit. Would recommend a visit with a guide or having all the information already.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 July 2023
- Alexander WoywodtLancaster, United Kingdom327 contributionsWell worth itWe visited this on our last morning on Islay. This is a bit out of the way beyong Laphroig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg. Beautiful cross and wonderful medieval graves. Also stunning stone work in the chapel showing a medieval warrior. Well worth the visit. Could do with some more information boardsVisited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 January 2024
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Alexander Woywodt
Lancaster, UK327 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We visited this on our last morning on Islay. This is a bit out of the way beyong Laphroig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg. Beautiful cross and wonderful medieval graves. Also stunning stone work in the chapel showing a medieval warrior. Well worth the visit. Could do with some more information boards
Written 27 January 2024
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sonder
Sweden209 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
A small road from the distilleries Laphroaigh, Lagavulin and Ardbeg you come to Kildaton cross, a medieval place with great nature around. A fabulous, almost scary, old church without roof and lots of old gravestones...and the famous old cross, parently one of the oldest in Scotland, well worth visiting.
Written 12 October 2023
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Steve M
Leamington Spa, UK649 contributions
July 2023
Interesting spot just off the usual route for whisky tours. Useful board with history on and even cakes for sale with honesty tin if you are lucky!
Written 24 August 2023
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Francois T
Johannesburg, South Africa955 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
We visited as part of a day tour and our guide Dougie from Islay Private Tours was absolutely phenomenal with the information and history. Without the background and stories from the guide it would have been a very average visit. Would recommend a visit with a guide or having all the information already.
Written 22 July 2023
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ColDogMacK
Glasgow, UK155 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The walk here from Port Ellen is well worth it and even easier on a bike!. The woods here are a contrast to the rugged shoreline at Laphroaig and Lagavulin. The chapel and cross are fascinating for work about 1,300 years old. Seems amazing that the carving still lasts. Very well maintained chapel grounds, and a homemade cake stall too! Only the coffee was missing.
Written 23 May 2023
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Fabian
Heerlen, The Netherlands142 contributions
Mar 2023
Beautiful experience, when on Islay, you have to visit the Kildalton cross.
Quiet and peacefull place, we spent an hour before we went back.
Quiet and peacefull place, we spent an hour before we went back.
Written 4 April 2023
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Laura & Scott Hall
Southampton, UK12 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Beautiful and quite amazing to view something so ancient. The drive was a little long, but worth the time spent to see the site.
Written 8 November 2022
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Glenys W
Manchester, UK84 contributions
Sept 2022
Wonderful , easy walk to the Cross. There is an honesty box so that you can enjoy freshly baked cakes daily. Amazing !
Written 2 October 2022
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Michelle S
2 contributions
Sept 2022
Out to the evocative cross and the cakes at the cross before driving back and visiting the three distilleries. Really lovely.
Written 25 September 2022
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Natascha T
San Francisco, CA383 contributions
July 2022 • Couples
Amazing. 8th century cross. Incredibly well preserved. Beautiful spots. Locals have a box with cake there on the honor system. Don’t miss!
Written 1 September 2022
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- Hotels near Kildalton Cross:
- (10.57 km) The Lodge Islay
- (12.58 km) Glenegedale Guest House Islay
- (15.29 km) Dha Urlar Bed and Breakfast
- (15.85 km) Kilmeny Country House
- (10.75 km) Trout Fly Guest House
- Restaurants near Kildalton Cross:
- (6.24 km) The Old Kiln Cafe
- (10.74 km) Sea Salt Bistro &Take Away
- (10.79 km) The Islay Hotel
- (10.74 km) The balaclava byre
- (10.81 km) Ellen's Wok