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

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

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

01:03

2.19km

150m

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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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217 m

Trail to the Old Man of Storr

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The steep climb is rewarded with a great view

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492 m

View of Needle Rock

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The Trotternish Peninsula has some of the country's most fantastical landscapes and Needle Rock is a perfect example of some of its wildest features. Weathering over millennia has carved away …

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839 m

Old Man of Storr

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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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845 m

Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls

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Kilt Rock is a series of kilt-shaped basalt cliffs rising vertically from the sea to a height of approximately 35 m. They are located 1 km south of Staffin, east …

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1.12 km

View of the Old Man of Storr

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If you take this route you will avoid the crowds, except around the Old Man. On a clear day, the panorama from the top of the Storr is absolutely amazing.

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2.19 km

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2.18 km

Surfaces

2.18 km

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Monday 1 June

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

Trail to the Old Man of Storr

View of Needle Rock

Old Man of Storr

Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls

View of the Old Man of Storr

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