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View of the Old Man of Storr – View of the Old Man of Storr loop from Bride's Veil Falls

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View of the Old Man of Storr – View of the Old Man of Storr loop from Bride's Veil Falls

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12

runners

View of the Old Man of Storr – View of the Old Man of Storr loop from Bride's Veil Falls

02:02

12.5km

560m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.78 km for 26 m

Waypoints

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733 m

View of the Old Man of Storr from the Roadside

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the lay-by you have a nice view of the Old Men of Storr and over Loch Leathan.

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1.78 km

Loch Leathan

Highlight • Natural

Loch Leathan is a freshwater loch and reservoir north of Portree on Skye. It's an incredibly pretty area with amazing views north towards the Storr, surrounded by great running.

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4.11 km

View of the Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing view on a sunny day. Start your walk early in the morning to feel some solitude and take the roundtrip to the Old Man of Storr.

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4.49 km

Trail to the Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Trail

The steep climb is rewarded with a great view

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4.82 km

Rear view of the Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is also worth using the side paths and seeing other perspectives from the "old man"

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5.25 km

Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Viewpoint

a must do if you on the isle of skye, be prepared to wait for parking if yiu are going to use the public carpark or get up early

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5.53 km

View of the Old Man of Storr

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you take this route you will avoid the crowds, except around the Old Man. On a clear day, the panorama from the top of the Storr is absolutely amazing.

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7.98 km

Summit of The Storr

Highlight • Summit

The Storr is a fantastic, rocky hill on the Isle of Skye. While it's most famous for the rocky pinnacle below its summit – The Old Man of Storr – …

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12.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

2.13 km

1.16 km

469 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.31 km

2.42 km

1.56 km

1.16 km

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 6 September

16°C

9°C

77 %

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