Pilgrimage 1 [June 22nd – 29th. ] Schedule
Anyone is welcome to come and join us for a day on the Pilgrimage as long as you let Kenny know in advance on 0777 852 9693 and bring your own food.
Some folks start to gather on Friday June 21st in Tarbert, staying over at Tarbert church until the official start day of…
Saturday 22nd Pilgrims and Team Gather
5pm Travel down by minibus to Southend for a short Commissioning Service at St Columba’s Footprints.
Snacks are being provided for us by the folks at Southend.
7 ‘ish’ travel back up to Tarbert for evening prayers and prep.
Sun 23rd Walk from Tarbert to Port Ban Caravan Park [14 miles]
Having eaten our evening meal in our caravans we aim to have a Beach Bonfire @ the Caravan Park where we hope to meet up with other site users.
Mon 24th Walk from Port Ban to Achahoish Church [14 miles]
Evening Dinner is being provided by the lovely folks of Ardrishaig parish church in Achahoish Church.
Overnight in Achahoish church
Tues 25th Walk from Achahoish to Achnamara [20 miles]
AM Mid-morning communion in ‘Columba’s Cave’ led by Fthr David Connor and Rev David Carruthers
PM We will be hosted by some lovely folks from North Knapdale Parish who will also provide us with our Evening meal.
Overnight in Achnamara.
Wed 26th Walk from Achnamara to Kilmartin [13]
AM Visit Dunadd Castle, the Crowning Site for the Kings of Dalriada [Pre –Scotland kingdom]
PM Visit the Stone Circles and Chists in Kilmartin with our host and guide: Jim Malcolm]
EVE Possible event in The Kilmartin Hotel [TBC]
Overnight at Kilmartin Hostel
Thurs 27th Travel from Kilmartin to Isle of Luing [12]
AM Walk to Old Poltollach [OP]
Boat from OP to Ardfern for Lunch at church app 12
provided by local parishioners
PM Walk from Ardern to Croabh Haven then boat to Toberonochy on the Isle of Luing staying at the church on Luing overnight. The parishioners of Luing have offered to provide us with our evening meal.
Frid 28th Walk from Luing Parish church to Kilninver Parish Church [12]
Return from Kilninver by Minibus to overnight at the homes of Maura & Robert Rae and Myra Waddell on Seil who have also offered to provide us with our evening meal. Possibly a talk by Robert Rae on St Brendan.
Sat 29th Travel from Kilninver to Oban/Lismore/Oban
AM RIB boat from Kilninver To Oban
PM Ferry to Lismore for some Reflection Time
EVE Return from Lismore to Oban to stay overnight at the H20 [HopeToOban’s] base
On Sunday 30th the group disperse and the Week 2 Pilgrimage starts in Tarbert.Columba Experience Pilgrimage
Week 2 [June 29th to July 6th] Schedule.
Anyone is welcome to come and join us for a day on the Pilgrimage as long as you let Kenny know in advance on
0777 852 9693 and bring your own food.
Saturday 29th Pilgrims and Team Gather
5pm Travel down by minibus to Southend for a short Commissioning Service at St Columba’s Footprints.
Snacks are being provided for us by the folks at Southend.
7 ‘ish’ travel back up to Tarbert for evening prayers and prep.
Sun 30th Walk from Tarbert to Port Ban Caravan Park [14 miles]
Having eaten our evening meal in our caravans we aim to have Beach Bonfire @ the Caravan Park where we hope to meet up with other site users.
Mon 1st July Walk from Port Ban to Achahoish Church [14 miles]
Evening Dinner is being provided by the lovely folks of Ardrishaig parish church in Achohoish Church.
Overnight in Achahoish church
Tues 2nd Walk from Achahoish to Achnamara [20 miles]
AM Mid-morning communion in ‘Columba’s Cave’ led by Fthr David Connor and Rev David Carruthers
PM We will be hosted by some lovely folks from North Knapdale Parish who will also provide us with our Evening meal.
Overnight in Achnamara.
Wed 3rd Walk from Achnamara to Kilmartin [13]
AM Visit Dunadd Castle, the Crowning Site for the Kings of Dalriada [Pre –Scotland kingdom]
PM Visit the Stone Circles and Chists in Kilmartin with our host and guide: Jim Malcolm]
EVE Possible event in The Kilmartin Hotel [TBC]
Overnight at Kilmartin Hostel
Thurs 4th Travel from Kilmartin to Isle of Luing [12]
AM Walk to Old Poltollach [OP]
Boat from OP to Ardfern for Lunch at church app 12 noon
provided by local parishioners
PM Walk from Ardern to Croabh Haven then boat to Toberonochy on the Isle of Luing staying at the church on Luing overnight. The parishioners of Luing have offered to provide us with our evening meal.
Frid 5th Walk from Luing Parish church to Kilninver Parish Church [12]
Return from Kilninver by Minibus to overnight at the homes of Maura & Robert Rae and Myra Waddell on Seil who have also offered to provide us with our evening meal.
Possible evening talk from Robert Rae about St Brandon
Sat 6th Travel from Kilninver to Oban/Lismore/Oban
AM RIB boat from Kilninver To Oban
PM Ferry to Lismore for some Reflection Time
EVE Return from Lismore to Oban to stay overnight at the H20 [HopeToOban’s] base
On Sunday 7th the group disperse and we look forward to 2020 when we hope to do another Columba Experience Youth Pilgrimage!