View of the Old Man of Storr – Old Man of Storr loop from The Storr

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View of the Old Man of Storr – Old Man of Storr loop from The Storr

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View of the Old Man of Storr – Old Man of Storr loop from The Storr

02:13

4.98km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

411 m

Trails to the Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Viewpoint

this is the harder of the two routes. take the left path for the easier route or the right path for the harder

both meet for the final hurdle up past the old man

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554 m

View of Loch Fada

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great view of the loch from the walk up to storr

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602 m

Loch Leathan Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

breathtaking views. but pack your waterproofs

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1.03 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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1.41 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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1.82 km

The Old Boy

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Der Dodd The Old Boy is located right behind the old man. Like the Big Sister, it also reaches a height of 510 m.

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1.95 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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2.38 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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4.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

724 m

213 m

121 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

844 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

12°C

6°C

79 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

May 18, 2023,Storr view – Needle Rock viewpoint Runde von Port Failthe

It is better to stay on the marked paths. We were a little off track.

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August 10, 2025,Vista Storr – Punto panoramico Needle Rock giro ad anello con partenza da Kensaleyre

The return leg is beautiful because it is done by a small group compared to the hundreds of people on the first stretch...the two of us were the only ones...wonderful!

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