Quiraing Viewpoint – View of the Quiraing loop from Quirang

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Quiraing Viewpoint – View of the Quiraing loop from Quirang

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Quiraing Viewpoint – View of the Quiraing loop from Quirang

00:53

2.68km

40m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

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 694 m for 4 m

After 2.02 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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56 m

Quiraing Viewpoint

Highlight • Gorge

The parking lot is fast, mostly it is worth it to drive a few meters and keep it there.

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235 m

View of the Quiraing

Highlight • Natural Monument

The view and the walk into the Quiraing are both beautiful, but completely overrun with tourists during the season. If you can - enjoy it outside of the season :-)

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328 m

As you approach The Quiraing plateau on the Isle of Skye, you're afforded breathtaking views of a dramatic and otherworldly landscape shaped by ancient landslides. It's characterised by its towering …

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600 m

Bench With a View of the Quiraing

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's the only unnatural bench on the entire trail! But it offers a magnificent view!

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667 m

View of the Quiraing

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Quiraing on the Isle of Skye is a spectacular landscape of rugged rocks, steep slopes, and green plateaus on the Trotternish Peninsula. It was formed by massive landslides, which …

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904 m

View of the Quiraing

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a short break from your hike to enjoy this view of the rolling green mountain landscapes!

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1.36 km

View of the Quiraing

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view from Quiraing.

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2.59 km

Cuith-Raing Information Panels

Highlight • Historical Site

Informative signs about the geological history of the area and its cultural history.

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2.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.44 km

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

8°C

75 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Comments

September 13, 2024,Quiraing

Super busy car park but worth the chaos for the views. The weather change not long after we set off so we decided to cut our hike short with having the dogs as well but one id recommend