Quiraing
near Digg, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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Quiraing's name comes from the Gaelic “A' Chuith-raing” which, in turn, comes from the Old Norwegian “Kví Rand”, meaning “Round Fold”. It is the name that the Scandinavian settlers gave to this curious natural formation.
In total, the hiking route through the Quiraing, on the Isle of Skye, is a total of 6.5km of circular route that in summer can take between 3 and 4 hours to complete. The incline/slope is not terrible but there is a bit where you will have to climb a bit among the rocks... And if it has rained it can be muddy. If you don't want to walk for so long, you always have the option of turning around, but the perspective of the landscapes changes a lot from the way to the return. I recommend to circulate
Once you have parked in the parking lot (arrive early because it fills up). We start walking at 8:30 in the morning, but you don't need to get up early, unless you want to. The route starts on the other side of the road and the trail is marked for “Flodigarry”. It is usually the busiest part but most people tend to turn around relatively soon, especially once they have taken the typical photos of the Quiraing with the tree and the lakes.
It is impossible for you to get lost because the path is very well indicated and basically you have to walk between the wall and the precipice (sounds dramatic, but it's not that bad). By the way, I haven't tried it but those who know more than me don't advise trying to climb “The Prison” unless you are very expert in these things.
This is when we reach the main area of landslides and where the famous "Needle Rock" or "The Needle" stands out. It's like a version of the Old Man of Storr, but surrounded by more rocks and pinnacles. Above it is “The Table”, which is an extension of the route that is worth doing if you have time.
In total, the hiking route through the Quiraing, on the Isle of Skye, is a total of 6.5km of circular route that in summer can take between 3 and 4 hours to complete. The incline/slope is not terrible but there is a bit where you will have to climb a bit among the rocks... And if it has rained it can be muddy. If you don't want to walk for so long, you always have the option of turning around, but the perspective of the landscapes changes a lot from the way to the return. I recommend to circulate
Once you have parked in the parking lot (arrive early because it fills up). We start walking at 8:30 in the morning, but you don't need to get up early, unless you want to. The route starts on the other side of the road and the trail is marked for “Flodigarry”. It is usually the busiest part but most people tend to turn around relatively soon, especially once they have taken the typical photos of the Quiraing with the tree and the lakes.
It is impossible for you to get lost because the path is very well indicated and basically you have to walk between the wall and the precipice (sounds dramatic, but it's not that bad). By the way, I haven't tried it but those who know more than me don't advise trying to climb “The Prison” unless you are very expert in these things.
This is when we reach the main area of landslides and where the famous "Needle Rock" or "The Needle" stands out. It's like a version of the Old Man of Storr, but surrounded by more rocks and pinnacles. Above it is “The Table”, which is an extension of the route that is worth doing if you have time.
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