The name 'Old Man of Storr' is a toponym which literally translates to 'old man of the Storr' in French. In Scottish Gaelic, which is spoken in parts of Skye, it is known as 'Bodach an Stòrr'. Standing at 55 metres high, the 'old man' component of the name derives from the fact that when seen from the front, the rocky pinnacle.. STAGE 1. The Storr Trail begins on the A855 just south of the Old Man of Storr Car Park and toilets. The newly laid gravel steadily climbs through a forest that has been cut down to remove exotic coniferous trees and encourage native broadleaved species. Until the new ones grow it's a fairly bleak scene.

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You can either take the direct Storr Path or walk the Lochan loop that goes around a small loch and gives other perspectives of the ridge - you can see both paths on the map to the right. The direct path to the Old Man of Storr Skye is 1km long (0.62mi) with a 250m ascent (820ft). The return walk requires 1 to 2 hours.. The Old Man of Storr is an iconic rock pinnacle on the Isle of Skye, nestled within the Trotternish Ridge. This geological marvel, surrounded by some of Scotland's most dramatic landscapes, attracts countless visitors year-round who trek uphill for breathtaking, panoramic views of the island and the Atlantic Ocean.