200 feet (60 m) high and taking the full brunt of westerly weather in north west Scotland, the Old Man of Stoer is a truly incredible sea stack. Made from Torridonian sandstone, the stack stands across The Minch from the Isle of Lewis and is popular with rock climbers. It's also popular with a large variety of bird life including razorbills, northern fulmars, great skuas and guillemots.

Bumble-Bee

June 23, 2022

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This pillar in the sea is a terrific beautiful sight. It can actually also be climbed (VS 5a), though you need to commit to do the first length swimming (at least for one in the team to set up the tyrolean).

Uwe

August 11, 2019

Hiking

Best in the evening, then the light is optimal for taking pictures.

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1. The Old Man of Stoer and the Point of Stoer return via Sìthean Mòr

7.55km

02:24

190m

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2. Old Man of Stoer – Sìthean Mòr Summit loop from Culkein

9.59km

02:49

230m

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3. Stoer Head Lighthouse – View of the Old Man of Stoer loop from Stoer

19.1km

05:34

330m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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1. The Old Man of Stoer and the Point of Stoer return via Sìthean Mòr

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3. Stoer Head Lighthouse – View of the Old Man of Stoer loop from Stoer

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