Difficulty: We’d rate the Quiraing hike as ‘
moderate
‘, due to the distance. Effort-wise, there are only two small, steep hills and the rest is pretty easy.
Is the Quiraing A Munro?
| Quiraing (Meall na Suiramach) | Location Trotternish, Skye, Scotland | OS grid NG446695 | Topo map Ordnance Survey Landranger 23 |
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How do you hike Quiraing?
To get to the Quiraing,
take the single track minor road connecting Uig with Staffin
. This narrow road can become quite congested with cars during the busy summer months, so if you are traveling here during this time, have patience, especially between the busier hours of 11 am to 3 pm.
Can you see Quiraing from the road?
Can you drive through the Quiraing? Tucked away in the Scottish Highlands, the road to the summit is totally paved in good condition. The pass is 10.62km (6.6 miles) long, running east-west from Stenscholl to Idrigill.
No Street View available
.
Can you drive through the Quiraing?
Quiraing Road
Driving to the Quiraing Lookout carpark
After Staffin, the turn on the Quiraing Road is clearly indicated and the view behind the road sign is very promising.
How long is the hike to the Old Man of Storr?
| Length | Total Distance 3.8km | Average Time 1hrs 15min |
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Where do you park for the Quiraing?
A855 Storr Roadside Pay + Display (23480) Mallaig West Bay Car Park (23485) The Quiraing Roadside Pay + Display (23488) The Storr, Staffin Car Park (23489)
How was the Old Man of Storr formed?
This jagged outcrop of crumbling basalt is the highest point on the Trotternish Ridge, which was formed by
a massive landslide in ancient times
. The area in front of the cliffs also contains a number of oddly-shaped rock pinnacles.
How old is the Quiraing?
Its story starts in the Jurassic period, around
175 million years ago
.
How do you make a table Quiraing?
The Table is on top of the flat buttress ahead, and can be ascended by passing it to the left and following a path up the back
. If you visit the Table you must return to this point; our route gives great views down onto the Table from the top of the cliffs, which is perhaps to be preferred.
How long is the Trotternish Ridge?
The round trip is about
4.5km and 288 metres of ascent
and I’d recommend you allow about 2hrs to fully enjoy the landscape and views to the east of the Isles of Rona and Raasay with the Applecross peninsula behind.
Is the Old Man of Storr part of the Quiraing?
This seemingly unclimbable pinnacle was first scaled in 1955 by English mountaineer Don Whillans. It’s a feat that has been repeated only a handful of times since.
Quiraing is part of the Trotternish landslip, which also created the equally beautiful Old Man of Storr.
What is the Trotternish loop?
Offering some of the best scenery on the Isle of Skye, the Trotternish Loop is
a 50-mile circuit around the north of the island
that simply cannot be missed. It connects many of the island’s main attractions and also provides jaw-dropping scenery.
What was filmed on the Isle of Skye?
The Quiraing has been a filming location of choice for a huge number of films including Stardust (2007), Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), 47 Ronin (2013), Macbeth (2015), The BFG (2016), King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) and Transformers: The Last Knight (2017).
How long is the Storr trail?
Discover this
2.90 mile
, loop trail near Lealt, Highland. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 41 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking.
How long is the walk to Fairy Pools?
| Length | Total Distance 2.4km | Average Time 40min |
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How high is the base of Old Man of Storr?
Being the highest point on the Trotternish Ridge, at
719m
, The Storr exposes a landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity!
