Quiraing and the Trotternish Loop
A855Uig to Staffin · Scotland
Distance9.9mi · 15.9 km
Drive time22 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainMoorlandCoast
Single-track switchback over Skye's landslip ridge to Staffin.
This single-track road crosses the Trotternish ridge between Uig and Staffin, climbing past the Quiraing landslip with views over moorland and surrounding isles. It runs as part of the wider A855 Trotternish loop on northern Skye. Mind the steep gradients, frequent potholes and heavy tourist traffic at the summit car park.
Where it runs
UigStart · Scotland
StaffinEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners40bends
Tightness7of 10
Max gradient15%≈ 1-in-7
Hairpins1tight bends
Climb247 mtotal ascent
Summit263 mhighest point · 863 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
263 m rangeKnow before you go
- Steep single-track climb
- Frequent potholes
- Heavy tourist traffic
Along the road
- viewpoint Quiraing Vista
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