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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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Parking

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374 m

Quiraing Hiking Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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, 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 the most well known sights in the Quiraing, an astonishing landform caused by gigantic landslides.

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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 a medieval keep, though I think it calls to mind a petrified Battersea Power Station from certain angles.

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4.08 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

501 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

501 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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Trail Reviews

Federica

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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Angela

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

No. 61 of my #100komootwanders_2022 challenge. 💛 Thursday 13th October 2022.

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

Quiraing Hiking Trail

The Needle (Quiraing)

The Prison (Quiraing rock formation)

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