Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Quiraing adventure.
Part of the Trotternish ridge, which lies along the Isle of Skye’s Trotternish Peninsula, the Quiraing is one of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes. The distinctive topography was formed by a massive landslip, which has created a rugged, otherworldly tapestry of varied terrains of high cliffs, hidden plateaus, rock pinnacles, and rolling waves of emerald green ridges. Visitors typically walk around the Quiraing by following a looped trail, which begins and ends at the car park. It covers a distance of 4.2 miles (6.8 kilometres), and typically takes about two hours to complete.
Isle of Skye weather is at its best in the summer months—but this is also when visitor numbers are at their highest. Avoid the biggest crowds by visiting in a quieter month just outside of peak season, such as April, May, or October. Winter, while crowd-free, is not ideal for exploring the Quiraing —walking the high cliffs, dips and valleys is not recommended in high winds or when misty conditions make visibility poor.