Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Quirang
In or near Uig.
Quirang — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Glen Breaden — 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. Quirang 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
Quirang is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its dramatic landscapes and distinctive rock formations, offering a striking example of the area's geological features. The Quirang is part of the Trotternish Ridge on the Isle of Skye, popular with hikers and photographers. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6333, -6.2500
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV51 9LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639761 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quirang?
- Quirang is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV51 9LB).
- What is Quirang?
- Quirang — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Quirang?
- Drivers can use postcode IV51 9LB.
- How do I get to Quirang?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV51 9LB. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.