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Quiraing

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Distance
4.26 mi
Elevation gain
1,138 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,138 ft
Max elevation
1,720 ft
TrailRank 
64 5
Min elevation
776 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
one hour 40 minutes
Time
2 hours 45 minutes
Coordinates
1129
Uploaded
April 17, 2022
Recorded
April 2022
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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.

Waypoints

PictographMountain pass Altitude 886 ft
Photo ofCollado de montaña

Collado de montaña

PictographPanorama Altitude 863 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 837 ft
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Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 837 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 853 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 863 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 978 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 932 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 951 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,047 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographBeach Altitude 1,076 ft
Photo ofPlaya

Playa

PictographDoor Altitude 1,083 ft
Photo ofPuerta

Puerta

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,079 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographLake Altitude 1,007 ft
Photo ofLago

Lago

PictographSummit Altitude 1,030 ft
Photo ofCima

Cima

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,027 ft
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Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,079 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,148 ft
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Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,316 ft
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Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,611 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,716 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,512 ft
Photo ofPanorámica

Panorámica

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