The Old Man of Storr

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A beautiful hike not to be missed. Do it at your own pace, but it's feasible for everyone. Fantastic views and breathtaking scenery worthy of "The Lord of the Rings" will make you forget all your previous efforts!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.23 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,053 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,027 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,765 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 712 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 712 ft - Hiker car park on the side of the A855
  2. 1 : mi 0.84 - alt. 1,224 ft - Skye Trail
  3. 2 : mi 1.34 - alt. 1,660 ft - Needle Rock
  4. 3 : mi 1.9 - alt. 1,654 ft - Old Man of Storr
  5. 4 : mi 2.13 - alt. 1,381 ft - Old Man of Storr Circular
  6. S/E : mi 3.23 - alt. 738 ft - Hiker car park on the side of the A855

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Nessi
Nessi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that took us all the way round the Old Man of Storr. And it meant we managed to avoid most of the tourists who take the main road. Thank you

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Nine 68
Nine 68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk despite the ever-changing weather. There are two options for the climb, which isn’t exactly easy for an old pair of legs at 76 years of age...

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