The Old Man of Storr
Skye's most famous rock, a 50 m pinnacle below the cliffs of the Storr, an hour's climb from the road.
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 550 m
- Time
- 2.5–3.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 609 m
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About this walk
The Old Man of Storr is a moderate 7 km out-and-back walk with 550 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It starts at Old Man of Storr car park (grid reference NG 509 529).
The Old Man is a needle of basalt that slid off the Storr's cliffs in an ancient landslip and stayed standing. The path from the car park climbs steadily through felled forest to the pinnacles, with the Sound of Raasay below and the Cuillin to the south. It's the busiest walk on Skye and worth it anyway; go at dawn.
Route
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The Old Man
Climb the path to the pinnacles and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Old Man of Storr take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3.5 hours for the 7 km route, which has 550 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Old Man of Storr car park (grid reference NG 509 529). Pay car park on the A855, full by mid-morning in summer.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Bus 57 from Portree stops at the car park. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. A steep, well-built path, rough among the pinnacles.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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