Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
The Needle
In or near Uig.
The Needle — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 445 m.
Malcolm Neal — 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
The Needle is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 445 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
The Needle is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. Renowned for its striking vertical rock face, it attracts climbers and hikers seeking challenging routes. The surrounding area offers dramatic scenery typical of the Highlands, characterised by rugged terrain and stunning vistas. Visitors can expect a remote and rugged environment, ideal for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6394, -6.2728
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV51 9LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- osm: n1501733166 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Needle?
- The Needle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV51 9LB).
- What is The Needle?
- The Needle — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 445 m.
- How do I get to The Needle?
- Drivers can use postcode IV51 9LB.
- How do I get to The Needle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV51 9LB. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.