Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

4 m in total

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Parking

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342 m

Quiraing Hiking Trail

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In all of Scotland that I traveled around this is the only place where I felt the call of the mountains. The altitude is not high, but the majesty of the place is truly fascinating.

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1.85 km

The Needle (Quiraing)

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The Needle, as its name suggests, is a sharp needle of rock that rises 120 feet (37 m) in an awesome display of geological might. The pinnacle is one of …

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3.32 km

Deceitful Men

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Fantastic view with clear view, very swampy before the ascent.

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3.88 km

View of Trotternish Ridge and the sea

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From this viewing point, you can see all the way to the sea, or at least you can when the sky is clear. And though the waters are perpetually too …

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4.64 km

View of the Quiraing

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Looking down, you can see the amazing rock formations of the Quiraing and the paths that intersect them. Be careful as there are very sudden drops.

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5.27 km

Burnt Crag

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Beautiful spot this on a good day.

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6.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

2.94 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 19 November

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