United Kingdom Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye
The Old Man Of Storr might be the most famous attraction on the Isle of Skye and is definitively a must-see. The hike is nice and not too difficult. The walk itself from the car park (up and down) covers a distance of nearly 4 km and is in good shape. There are always a lot of people so you should visit this spot in the evening when all the tourists already have left for dinner in town. I arrived there around 8 o'clock and met 5 other hikers.
If you go there in the summer months the sunset is after 10 o'clock so you have enough time for hiking and shooting.
If you go there in the summer months the sunset is after 10 o'clock so you have enough time for hiking and shooting.
Photography Tips
You should carry a tripod as it can be windy up there. Get there early. Can be busy. We rose at 3.00am, drove 30 minutes, walked/scrambled up 900 feet and had a total round trip hike of about 4 miles. Winds can be strong when you get up there.
Travel Information
The Old Man Of Storr is located 10 km northerly from Portree in the area known as ‘Trotternish’ and can easily be seen from the A855 road when you're driving to Staffin. The official car park is free of charge.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
08:20 - 16:01
| current local time: 10:25
Photo Themes
Dawn
Islands
Landscape
Mountain
Mountains
Ocean
rock formation
rocks
Sunrise
The Old Man Of Storr
united kingdom
water
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