The Quiraing & Meall na Suiramach loop from Flodigarry — Isle of Skye

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The Quiraing & Meall na Suiramach loop from Flodigarry — Isle of Skye

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The Quiraing & Meall na Suiramach loop from Flodigarry — Isle of Skye

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11.4km

520m

Running

The Quiraing is a wild area of steep cliffs, rocky stacks and fins. It was formed by the massive landslip at Trotternish, which resulted in an unearthly, sculpted landscape. You can run the trail that weaves through the debris, skirting the formations close by, or take the high ridgeline above…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.20 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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79 m

The Quiraing

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Quiraing was formed by the massive Trotternish landslip, creating this unusual and fascinating stepped terrain. There are lower and higher level trails to run and explore the area.

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6.93 km

Meall na Suiramach Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Meall na Suiramach stands at 1,781 ft (543 m) above the sea and overlooking the Quiraing in northern Skye. It makes a great additional top if you're running a loop …

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8.45 km

Fir Bhreugach

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fir Bhreugach is a 1,076 ft (328 m) high summit north of the Quirang. It's not the highest point around but its position affords amazing views south onto the landslip and the stunning landscape here.

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

327 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.70 km

3.30 km

327 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

8°C

98 %

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Comments

July 19, 2023

The Quiraing is a wild area of steep cliffs, rocky stacks and fins. It was formed by the massive landslip at Trotternish, which resulted in an unearthly, sculpted landscape. You can run the trail that weaves through the debris, skirting the formations close by, or take the high ridgeline above the landslip