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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

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

1

217 m

Trail to the Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Trail

The steep climb is rewarded with a great view

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492 m

View of Needle Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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3

839 m

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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845 m

Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls

Highlight • Viewpoint

A bit steep ascent but the views from the top reward all the effort put into the climb.

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5

1.12 km

View of the Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.18 km

Surfaces

2.18 km

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Thursday 8 October

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7°C

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