The Needle

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The Needle is a distinctive tall rock pinnacle within the Quiraing landslip on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, popular with hikers and photographers for its dramatic, otherworldly appearance.

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The Needle canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf landform
natural rock formation
rock pinnacle
accessibleFrom Quiraing car park NERFINISHED
climateZone temperate maritime
country Scotland
formedBy erosion
formedIn Jurassic sedimentary rocks (regional context)
geologicalOrigin landslip
hasAppearance dramatic
otherworldly
pinnacle-like
slender
tall
hasMaterial rock
hasNotableFeature isolated spire shape
steep rocky sides
hikingDifficulty moderate
isFeatureOf Quiraing landscape NERFINISHED
isOn Trotternish Ridge NERFINISHED
isWellKnownFor dramatic cliff backdrop
frequent use in travel photography
iconic silhouette
locatedIn Quiraing NERFINISHED
Scotland
United Kingdom
locatedOn Isle of Skye NERFINISHED
near Staffin NERFINISHED
The Prison (Quiraing rock formation) NERFINISHED
The Table (Quiraing plateau) NERFINISHED
partOf Quiraing hiking routes
Quiraing landslip NERFINISHED
Trotternish peninsula NERFINISHED
photographicSubject dramatic skies
misty landscapes
sunrise scenes
popularFor hiking
landscape photography
scenic views
popularWith hikers
photographers
walkers
region Inner Hebrides NERFINISHED
subjectOf hiking guidebooks about the Quiraing
landscape photography tutorials about Skye
tourismType natural tourist attraction
viewOverlooks Staffin Bay NERFINISHED
Trotternish coastline

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Quiraing hasNamedFeature The Needle