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The Quiraing – The Quiraing loop from Ellishadder

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The Quiraing – The Quiraing loop from Ellishadder

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5.0

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The Quiraing – The Quiraing loop from Ellishadder

01:58

21.0km

510m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

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

After 11.7 km for 4 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.40 km

The Quiraing

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views all around. Definitely take a camera.

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11.0 km

Quiraing Viewpoint

Highlight • Gorge

The parking lot is fast, mostly it is worth it to drive a few meters and keep it there.

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11.0 km

Quiraing Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

unbelievably beautiful, fairytale views / incredibly beautiful, fairytale views

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11.2 km

View of the Quiraing

Highlight • Natural Monument

The view and the walk into the Quiraing are both beautiful, but completely overrun with tourists during the season. If you can - enjoy it outside of the season :-)

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11.2 km

View Towards Loch Cleat from Quiraing

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful and dramatic and a place to try and see if you’re in Skye.

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11.9 km

View of the Quiraing

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a short break from your hike to enjoy this view of the rolling green mountain landscapes!

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12.4 km

View of the Quiraing

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view from Quiraing.

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12.7 km

The Quiraing

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Quiraing is an astonishing landslip caused by underlying sedimentary rock giving way to heavier basalt deposited as a result of ancient volcanic activity. It's an iconic and unique place …

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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.51 km

5.99 km

4.65 km

1.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

2.62 km

2.26 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

17°C

11°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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The Quiraing – The Quiraing loop from Ellishadder

The Quiraing

Quiraing Viewpoint

Quiraing Pass

View of the Quiraing

View Towards Loch Cleat from Quiraing

View of the Quiraing

View of the Quiraing

The Quiraing

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