"Very beautiful nature and spectacular view from the top."
"Lovely scenic hike in a beautiful area."
"The views are incredible once you get high up. Totally worth it if you are spending a day on Skye!"
"Spectacular experience on this hike!"
"The images and view is stunning!!!!!"
Cons:
"The short hike up is quite steep however there is a shallower but longer new path."
"Very weather dependent…. if there is any fog in the sky or you go in the morning hours, the old man of storr is quite hard to see."
"If the weather is not windy, you may find thousands of tiny mosquitos biting you."
"this is not a view point it is the start of a steep hike. not ideal for families traveling with little children."
"The walk up is steep and quite tough, but it is worth it at the top."
"The paths here are not so well developed so in wet weather, decent footwear is advised."
"The walk itself takes about 45 minutes to an hour."
Accessibility & Facilities
Pros:
"Good parking and toilet facilities on the main road below the carpark."
"Toilet facilities are great, too."
"Parking: ample and easy. £3 for three hours."
"The toilets were busy but clean - there was a 50p charge for usage but the machine wasn't turned on."
"There is roadside parking for motorhomes."
"Parking is very limited, but the bus runs from Portree fairly frequently."
"If you are arriving in a Motorhome / Campervan there are free black waste dumping facilities by the toilet block."
Cons:
"The car park gets full and if you're early you also avoid the crowds."
"By the time we got back down around noon, the lot was full and cars were parked along the road as far as the eye can see in both directions!"
"Parking at busy times is a total nightmare though. Be prepared to abandon the car and walk back to the start of the path."
"Unfortunately what little parking space there is fills up quick."
"Also the trails are not well maintained, esp. the last bit leading up to the rock."
"The parking area is big but gets full very quickly."
"I almost got a parking ticket because I didn’t realise converted camper vans for some reason aren’t allowed in the main car park."
Weather Considerations
Pros:
"On a nice day, wow, what an incredible view."
"It was very sunny when I visited the Old Man of Storr. The walk was easy and pleasant."
"Luckily when we went here, the weather was quite sunny."
"We have good luck to hike this place with nice weather; but still with strong wind at the peak."
"8月底前往，很幸運遇到陽光明媚的好天氣，途中湖光山色、斑斕繽紛，展望非常好！"
"The rugged terrain, lush greenery, and the ever-changing weather made it a true Highland experience."
"Great hike esp in the mist where it looks very romantic! The rock formations are gorgeous!"
Cons:
"The weather changes quickly so waterproofs are a must."
"Also be aware of the abrupt weather changes, we went there on a sunny day but when we reached the top it got foggy and couldn't see past our nose."
"It was windy at the top with periods of rain when we went (Late Jan/early Feb), advise bringing appropriate clothing to keep you warm."
"We had shocking weather but still went all the way to the top trying to actually see it as the visibility was almost non."
"Being February, once above a certain altitude, there was a lot of snow."
"The Old Man of Storr supposed to very beautiful place in Isle of Skye Scotland. However the day we visited the old Man of Storr was covered with thick fog."
"Very wet and windy when I was there, which made the car park and the walk a lot more peaceful, although spoilt the views a bit."
Preparation & Safety
Pros:
"Would advise beginner hikers to proceed with caution, and be well-equipped with at least the proper hiking attire and boots when climbing here."
"Be sure to wear proper footwear and warm coat for the hike unlike many of the tourists that visit aha."
"Remember to wear a walking boots, bring water and light waterproof jacket, it was drizzling when we were leaving."
"Achievable for people who struggle slightly with mobility/use sticks."
"Take your time if the weather is nice because there's so many places to explore and you'll be rewarded with Lord of the Rings style views."
"An easy trail to follow."
"Good flat path half way then rocky/muddy well worn trails the rest of the way."
Cons:
"If it’s raining, even gear rated as 'waterproof' isn’t good enough."
"Don't underestimate the difficulty of the terrain. Ensure you wear proper walking shoes!"
"The paths here are not so well developed so in wet weather, decent footwear is advised."
"Guys for your own safety treat this mountain with respect... it is after all a mountain."
"The walk to the view point will take 40-60 minutes. If the ground is wet, expect a lot of mud and difficulty getting up."
"If rain is anywhere near the forecast, shoes with good tread are recommended as coming back down the rocks can be steep and slippery."
"The final stretch up is very loose a d slippery and proper hiking footwear is a must."