Quiraing
The Quiraing - a surreal landslip of pinnacles, the Table and the Prison on the Trotternish ridge
The route
The line through Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (best spring-autumn)
Very exposed to wind; low cloud and rain common
Open year-round; exposed and slippery; dangerous in high wind. Confirm.
On the trail
A narrow undulating path around a landslip amphitheatre
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Very popular; parking limited
Out-and-back to the Table; full loop over the ridge
Getting there & staying
Quiraing car park on the Staffin-Uig road
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Portree; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; paid car park (limited, fills fast)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Exposure in wind, slippery narrow path with drops, mud
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.