Old Man of Storr
Portree, United Kingdom
A rock pinnacle on the Isle of Skye, about 45 minutes uphill from the car park.
The Old Man of Storr is a striking rock pinnacle on the Trotternish peninsula in the north of the Isle of Skye. According to History Hit it is about 55 m high and was formed when The Storr eroded after an ancient landslide. It is part of the Trotternish ridge, with views over the Sound of Raasay.
The car park is right beside the main road between Portree and Staffin, about 7 miles (roughly 11 km) from Portree, around ten minutes by car. On foot, allow about 45 minutes to reach the pinnacle. According to Highland Council the Storr site has a car park with EV charging points and public toilets, and rangers maintain the path (source dated March 2026).
The Old Man also lies on the Skye Trail, a long-distance route that History Hit says can take anything from five to ten days on foot. Check the weather and path conditions before you set out.
- Nearest town
- Portree, United Kingdom
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 57.5073, -6.1832
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Campsites nearby
- TorvaigCampsite9 km from Old Man of StorrTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- North Skye PodsCampsite13 km from Old Man of StorrNo dogs
- Uig Bay CampsiteCampsite15 km from Old Man of StorrTentsCaravans
- Skye Camping And Caravanning ClubCampsite15 km from Old Man of Storr · 91 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camus More CampingCampsite21 km from Old Man of Storr · 12 pitchesTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Sligachan CampsiteCampsite24 km from Old Man of StorrTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Old Man of Storr?
Old Man of Storr is in Portree, United Kingdom, at GPS 57.5073, -6.1832. It is about 13 km from Staffin.
Can you camp near Old Man of Storr?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Torvaig, about 9 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Old Man of Storr?
Old Man of Storr is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Isle of Skye by the bridge.
What is there to see near Old Man of Storr?
Places worth a stop nearby: Quiraing (15 km), Dunvegan Castle (25 km), Fairy Pools (29 km) and Bealach na Bà (31 km).
When is the best time to visit Old Man of Storr?
Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)