Highlight • Natural Monument
The Quiraing
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The eastern flank of Skye’s Meall na Suiramach, the Quiraing is the name for the immense geological slump that’s gradually working its way to the sea. It’s odd to think of such a mighty landscape as in motion, but all it takes is a glance at the road around its base to see the effect.
Hiking around the Quiraing makes for a fantastic adventure on other levels too. For a start, its nature has created incredible rock and earth formations. Lying in the Trotternish peninsula, rambling around its otherwordly landscape never fails to lift your mood.
Exploring Skye’s natural wonderland
You can access the Quiraing from the A855, a coastal road that is often being repaired around Flodigarry, thanks to the Quiraing’s shifting nature. There are numerous parking areas along the single track but starting from Flodigarry offers an outstanding hike south into the jumble of landscape.
Atmospheric, there is nothing not mind-blowing about the surroundings and their beauty transcends weather conditions. The minor road to the south is another excellent place to leave your car and roam this phenomenal, broken fantasy land. As you hike, explore the most notable sights of the perfectly flat Table, the jutting Needle and the fortress-like Prison. So unbelievable are the structures, you may as well be in Middle Earth.
Summer covers the Quiraing in verdant grass whilst low light shines golden across its tumbling forms during the shoulder season. Dappled white in winter, there is no part of the year not worth seeing here.
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Elevation 270 m
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Family Friendly
yes
Wheelchair access
no
Dog Friendly
yes
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Max wind speed: 36.0 km/h
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