Hiking in the Quiraing nature preserve is a guaranteed way to experience panoramic scenes of the surrounding countryside, which include amazing rock formations, deep valleys and glass-like lochs (lakes). When the fog rolls over the hills, the scene becomes almost mythical, as if it's straight out of a fantasy.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (24mm)
Model
Tripod (optional)
Good hiking shoes
How to get there
N57° 37' 39.1188"W6° 17' 19.9968"
This image of the Quiraing winding road was taken from the hiking trail that's next to the parking lots.
To get here, you'll need to drive to this location.
When you arrive, you can either park in the lot called Parking for Quiraing (57.628111, -6.291167) or in The Quiraing Car Park (57.628167, -6.291026).
Once you've parked, walk across to the starting point for the hike (57.628693, -6.289403) and then take the trail up the mountain for about 10 minutes until you reach the GPS coordinates that lead you to this view of the winding road.
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