The Needle
Mountain in Scotland · 445 m
The hike up The Needle
The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is The Needle?
The Needle is 445 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 39 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up The Needle?
From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.3 km one way with 293 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 14 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for The Needle?
The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 1.3 km on foot · ↑ 293 m · about 1 h 14 min round trip. Alternative: The Quiraing Car Parking Lot (southwest of the peak) (about 2.0 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log The Needle in Conquer?
Yes — The Needle is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer The Needle in the app
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