Kildalton Cross
Kildalton Cross
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- Alexander WoywodtLancaster, United Kingdom345 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
- Laurence dSunderland, United Kingdom46 contributionsAncient monument in glorious settingA quiet walled ruined chapel with gravestones, some ancient, and a beautiful celtic cross with engravings on it. a history of the site is on a notice board, well worth the drive to seeit. it was about 5 or 6 miles from start of 3 distilleries walk so we decided to use the car but would have been ok by bikeVisited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 April 2024
- HelpfulAngelAtlanta, Georgia1,453 contributionsBeautiful sacred place with lovely energyI absolutely loved these ruins. The energy here was tremendous and beautiful. You felt the peace and tranquility in the sanctuary. The grounds and paths around are also so lovely to be around. I would definitely recommend going here and connecting with this sacred place.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 June 2024
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ColDogMacK
Glasgow, UK150 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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Francois T
Johannesburg, South Africa1,623 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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Rich B
London, UK668 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We decided to drive the road east from Port Ellen one windswept December afternoon, and stopped off here for a few minutes. It’s obviously a lovely, secluded spot that’s a few minutes drive from the last distillery, Ardbeg. The monolithic cross dates back to the 8th century and is apparently one of the best preserved in Scotland. So add this to the scenery and you’ve got a very pleasant place to while away a bit of time. Could be rather grim in the pouring rain though!
Written 5 January 2020
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jhcopester
Virginia Beach, VA114 contributions
May 2022
Truly enjoyed our tour here provided by Islay Tours and Dougie McTaggart. So much history hear and to see such details that have survived going back 1200 years. The area is beautiful and so quiet, being in such a remote part of the island. A must see!
Written 23 May 2022
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Dot T
Keswick, UK50 contributions
Aug 2020
Hire a bike from Jim’s Cycles in Port Ellen and cycle approx 7.5 miles along minor roads to Kildalton church and Celtic Cross. Pass deer, seals and birds of prey. Such a peaceful ride ending in an idyllic setting. You could of course take the lazy way and travel by car.
Written 2 September 2020
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Laurence d
Sunderland, UK46 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
A quiet walled ruined chapel with gravestones, some ancient, and a beautiful celtic cross with engravings on it. a history of the site is on a notice board, well worth the drive to seeit. it was about 5 or 6 miles from start of 3 distilleries walk so we decided to use the car but would have been ok by bike
Written 22 April 2024
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Alexander Woywodt
Lancaster, UK345 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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HelpfulAngel
Atlanta, GA1,453 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
I absolutely loved these ruins. The energy here was tremendous and beautiful. You felt the peace and tranquility in the sanctuary. The grounds and paths around are also so lovely to be around. I would definitely recommend going here and connecting with this sacred place.
Written 20 June 2024
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EMFORCORS
Perth, UK256 contributions
June 2019
I am not a great passenger in a car so had taken anti-sickness tablets before being driven down to Kildalton. Just as well as the road was awful. The Cross and Church were very interesting to see. Also the Knight's grave inside the remains of the church graveyard.
Written 24 February 2020
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V B
Westfield, IN28 contributions
Aug 2019
If you are on Islay and spend time at Port Ellen, then a trip to the Kildalton High Cross and Old Parish Church is a must. It is a quiet place of reflection. It is worth the short trip to see this well mantained historical site.
Written 25 September 2019
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