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The Quiraing Needle & Prison formations — Trotternish, Isle of Skye

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The Quiraing Needle & Prison formations — Trotternish, Isle of Skye

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The Quiraing Needle & Prison formations — Trotternish, Isle of Skye

01:24

4.08km

100m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. 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 segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 664 m for 4 m

After 3.41 km for 4 m

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Start point

Parking

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374 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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2.19 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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2.38 km

The Prison (Quiraing rock formation)

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The Prison is a hugely impressive rock formation and one of the most iconic sights of the Quiraing. It's a multi-topped fortress of rock that has been said to resemble …

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4.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

501 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

501 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

16°C

11°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

August 14, 2023,Quaraing / Isola di Skye

Quaraing is one of the Isle of Skye's most cited attractions, and with good reason. The grandeur of this rock formation makes it a perfect destination for a hike. Great views, low altitude.

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October 13, 2022,No. 61 | Quiraing ~ Skye

No. 61 of my #100komootwanders_2022 challenge. 💛

Thursday 13th October 2022.

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Quiraing Hiking Trail

The Needle (Quiraing)

The Prison (Quiraing rock formation)

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