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Old Man of Storr – The south ridge of The Storr - geograph.org.uk - 8197792📷 Michael Earnshaw, CC BY-SA 2.0

Old Man of Storr

Portree, United Kingdom

Nature

A rock pinnacle on the Isle of Skye, about 45 minutes uphill from the car park.

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

  • TorvaigCampsite
    9 km from Old Man of Storr
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • North Skye PodsCampsite
    13 km from Old Man of Storr
    No dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Uig Bay CampsiteCampsite
    15 km from Old Man of Storr
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Skye Camping And Caravanning ClubCampsite
    15 km from Old Man of Storr · 91 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camus More CampingCampsite
    21 km from Old Man of Storr · 12 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sligachan CampsiteCampsite
    24 km from Old Man of Storr
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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)