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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Isle of Skye
Staffin

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

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Isle of Skye
Staffin

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

Moderate

5.0

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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: 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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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.18 km

Surfaces

2.18 km

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