Old Man of Storr
Skye's basalt pinnacle towers over a steep hillside, with lochs, Raasay and mainland mountains spreading beyond it.
Continue around the Old Man to Photographer's Knoll for the pinnacles backed by Loch Leathan and Raasay. The climb takes about an hour on a steep, exposed route with rapidly changing weather. Wear boots and carry waterproofs; rockfall threatens the ground beneath the pinnacles, especially after heavy rain, and patchy phone signal makes offline navigation important.
- Best light
- Sunrise
- Best months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Time needed
- Half a day