Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Quiraing East Peak
In or near Uig.
Quiraing East Peak — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Quiraing East Peak is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Quiraing East Peak is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. Renowned for its dramatic landscapes, it forms part of the Quiraing landslip, a geological feature that attracts hikers and climbers. The area offers rugged terrain and stunning views, making it a notable destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a challenging environment with diverse wildlife and unique rock formations.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6411, -6.2673
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV51 9LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614414 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quiraing East Peak?
- Quiraing East Peak is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV51 9LA).
- What is Quiraing East Peak?
- Quiraing East Peak — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Quiraing East Peak?
- Drivers can use postcode IV51 9LA.
- How do I get to Quiraing East Peak?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV51 9LA. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.