After about a mile the path left the forest and continued into a spectacular, lunar landscape. Very recently the entire forest was cleared, so that there is now an unobstructed view from the start of the walk.
The top of The Storr can be reached by a route that climbs over a fence, passes a short but steep section of loose rock and continues north for about a mile. The summit is reached by returning slightly south. There is an alternative route that starts 500 yards south-west of the car park, following the course of a small river that cuts through the cliff face.