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Meall na Suiramach
Meall na Suiramach is the broad grassy plateau directly above the Quiraing landslip on the northern Trotternish Ridge of Skye. The NG 44 69 grid sits at the summit of one of Scotland's most photographed landscapes, where the cliff-edge offers a vertiginous view down onto The Table, the Prison and the Needle.
Quick facts
- Height
- 543m/ 1781ft
- Grid ref
- NG 44613 69510
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
grass slopes 55% · rocky cliffs 30% · heather patches 15%
From the Quiraing car park (NG 44 67) take the popular path north-west onto the plateau, then turn south along the cliff edge to the summit cairn. Returning via the upper Quiraing path makes a circular outing of around 6.5 km with 400m of climb.
Terrain
A close-cropped grass plateau with peaty drainage channels and abrupt cliffs on the east. The path is well worn near the car park but disappears across the broad summit.
In winter
Wind exposure on the plateau is extreme and the cornice on the east edge regularly overhangs by several metres. White-out conditions make the cliff edge effectively invisible — this is not the place for a winter introduction.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow7h 0m
- Edinburgh9h 7m
OS maps: OS Landranger 23, OS Explorer 408
Mobile signal: Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better toward Portree.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:25
- Sunset
- 22:27
- Civil dawn
- 03:12
- Civil dusk
- 23:39
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
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Meall na Suiramach — common questions
- How hard is Meall na Suiramach?
- Meall na Suiramach is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: A close-cropped grass plateau with peaty drainage channels and abrupt cliffs on the east.
- When is the best time to climb Meall na Suiramach?
- The standard good-weather months for Meall na Suiramach are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Meall na Suiramach?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Meall na Suiramach?
- Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better toward Portree.
- Is Meall na Suiramach safe in winter?
- Wind exposure on the plateau is extreme and the cornice on the east edge regularly overhangs by several metres. White-out conditions make the cliff edge effectively invisible — this is not the place for a winter introduction.
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