Walk

Old Man of Storr

Portree, Scotland

Pinnacled rock formation reached by a steep 4 km walk, with views to Raasay and the mainland.

Price
Car park charge
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
3 hours

The Storr is a landslip ridge of basalt pinnacles above Loch Leathan. The path from the roadside car park climbs through a plantation, then up through rock gullies to the base of the Old Man. It is a half-day out and gets very busy.

Good to know

  • Wear proper footwear, steps are uneven
  • Mist can drop in quickly
  • Car park fills by 9 am in peak season
Best time
Before 9 am or after 6 pm
Getting there
Roadside car park on the A855, steep stepped path
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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