Summit of The Storr – View of the Old Man of Storr loop from Bride's Veil Falls

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Summit of The Storr – View of the Old Man of Storr loop from Bride's Veil Falls

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Summit of The Storr – View of the Old Man of Storr loop from Bride's Veil Falls

05:11

13.6km

610m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.06 km for 17 m

After 7.82 km for 26 m

Waypoints

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5.55 km

Summit of The Storr

Highlight • Summit

The Storr is a fantastic, rocky hill on the Isle of Skye. While it's most famous for the rocky pinnacle below its summit – The Old Man of Storr – …

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8.17 km

Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Viewpoint

a must do if you on the isle of skye, be prepared to wait for parking if yiu are going to use the public carpark or get up early

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8.60 km

Rear view of the Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is also worth using the side paths and seeing other perspectives from the "old man"

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8.93 km

Trail to the Old Man of Storr

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The steep climb is rewarded with a great view

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9.31 km

View of the Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing view on a sunny day. Start your walk early in the morning to feel some solitude and take the roundtrip to the Old Man of Storr.

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9.92 km

Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Natural Monument

I took the curve on the way up rather than on the way down because that way the climb is a bit flatter, at least in the lower section.

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10.2 km

View of Loch Leathan and Loch Parishale

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From the normally very busy, large car park on the A855, there is a short side detour you can take if you are walking to see The Old Man of …

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10.9 km

The Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Natural Monument

If the crowds in the parking lot are too much for you, you can also see the mountain very well from the side of the road.

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13.0 km

Viewpoint

13.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.59 km

3.05 km

2.38 km

431 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.76 km

2.71 km

1.57 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

11°C

4°C

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Comments

July 24, 2025,The Storr - lange Gipfel-Runde

The route was largely deserted. In many places, the path was more of a guess than clearly visible, which made this hike special.
The section along the road was over quickly, and then the real fun began: across mud without a clearly visible path. Thanks to Komoot, we were still able to find our way. And it was a steep …

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