The Old Man of Storr | Isle of Skye

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I'm actually lost for words, stunning.

[@Scotphotoamateur]

Never seen this perspective on The Storr, wonderful. Thanks

[@thelifeofbrian282]

Wow 😲 what a place Murray, thanks for sharing 😊 definitely on my to do list now 😁 great video 👌 atb Brian 👍

[@braesotullymet3723]

We were up on the Storr last Thursday, it came on snow at the top so not much view but a huge sea eagle appeared in front of us out of the swirling snow flakes

[@billyharden9316]

Our country is upside down I live in Scotland and love going to England as I’m a fisherman you always love what you don’t have🇬🇧😉

[@vanessamoyes6243]

I live in England and prefer Scotland lol

[@eleanorrigby7897]

I wish there was some way to live a comfy life in the middle of some far off Glenn in the north of Scotland, unfortunately nature is no man's friend especially the weather over there. But none the less, it looks so magical you almost believe you'll find dragons living there ❤😫

[@BoredManOutdoors]

I'm planning on doing the Skye Trail early next year Murray. Your past vlog of the hike and this wee visit have increased anticipation. Cheers Sir. Jim

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It is an amazing experience doing the trail - hope the weather goids shine for you Thanks for watching M

[@alasdairmacdonald6730]

I love your enthusiasm and clear love for the scenery and hills. I also love this hill. When I climbed it a few years ago we went up through the corrie and emerged on the summit up a wee grassy gully. Then descended your ascent route. I'd love, some day, to do your descent, but I might go up it instead. As a long time visitor to Skye I've seen the changes in visitors over the years. It seems to me that The Storr and other popular spots are now things to "tick off" and post to social media rather than enjoy for what they are. Hopefully some will go and find a love of the outdoors they didn't have before.

[@jbairdexp]

Cracking route mate....that's one I'd follow next time I'm Skye.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s a brilliant wee hike Julian 👍👍

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Fantastic as usual ,cheers for your time and effort to share with us lucky people the stunning views

[@Wildernessoutside]

im glad you got half decent weather when I was up there in the summer I couldn't see more than ten foot in front of my nose lol

[@OutandaboutwithSpencer]

Some awesome rock formations there, fantastic Murray. 👍

[@bennevis21]

I will have to do that walk on my next visit to Skye.

[@EllipticDawid25]

Done last summer was great weather great view from the top.

[@jorjastonej]

That is an awesome unique mountain.

[@lisasimpson9343]

Fantastic spot, one day I'll get there. Thank you Murray for bringing these locations into our lives.

[@garylawton7441]

Frantic, Murray. A fabulous part of the world. I had the memorable experience of seeing this for the first time through a submarine periscope. Definitely one of the most surreal landscapes on the planet.

[@sbrenden]

Would love to visit this area. Looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing this great video :)

[@richardbonner6931]

Glorious views.

[@robertpeters5278]

This brought back memories! I did this walk 45 years ago. Wish I had known about that descent gully, mine was a little more precarious. Thanks for the vid.

[@claytonmead_dronephotography]

Another great film. You always get the best light and conditions.

[@lyndseywilson9462]

Outstanding Murray, its on the list but you have sold it with the different perspective and dramatic features. Thanks

[@ScotlandsMountains]

it is well worth the hike Lyndsey Thanks for watching and ATB for 2023 Murray

[@Thebluedocful]

Brilliant video Murray. One of my favourite places in the world, expertly captured. 👏

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Simon - its a special place :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@allankerr668]

Unbelievable!!!👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Thank you Murray! Stunning!!! Going up to Skye in my van for the New Year week!

[@duncantaylor9584]

Was up there must be near 30 years ago ,no camera as just out a walk , need to go back soon ,awsome

[@janakasanjaya6926]

Very beautiful. I can't even image colour of this beutyful place it's just sent my feel to far

[@ruchiramunjal6061]

Wonderful Hike Murray !! Beautiful Scenery. Epic View From The Summit.

[@patriciahodd9131]

That was brilliant Murray, thank you so much. We did indeed just go to the old man, lovely to see what we missed!

[@dominiclester3232]

Nice, thanks! My first visit to the Old man was in mist, so I went up west of where you descended and reached the Storr summit. I only saw the old man on my decent, briefly in a gap in the mist. Yes been up several times since and I really miss the forest which gave a dramatic reveal to the old man...

[@angelikahagner2227]

Amazing good so greate Holy Mary blessed your Country and mountains.They are good for the soul and heart.

[@tonystrange7224]

This has definitely been one of my favourite videos of yours Murray. Absolutely breathtaking scenery. Even more so when shown in black and white. The old man and the surrounding rock formations looked like they could be on another planet. Simply mind blowing. Thanks for sharing and as always Murray, stay safe. Oh and p.s. I voted for you a best film maker in the current Great Outdoors Awards 2022. Might be worth you sticking a link on your page so people can vote for you.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Tony, and thanks for the vote on the magazine awards . The scenery up in Skye is amazing and as you say out of this world, some of the rock formations are insane. Cant wait to go back - there are a few more Skye videos lined up in Decemeber so stay tuned :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Thebluedocful]

@tonystrange7224 - couldn’t agree more mate. Just picking up on your ‘other works’ comment - you know that the old man was used in prometheus? Was cool to see it there 👍

[@johnburton8457]

Wow, lovely that. What a great place, thanks, Murray

[@suebrown3465]

What I nice hike! Didn’t look too strenuous and the scenery is beautiful What makes the rock formations stand out is the green ground cover You did good today..rainbows, sun and good timing Well done and take care 🇨🇦❤️

[@neilbower123]

Deffo add this extra part in next time I'm on Skye. Thanks for the tip

[@andypotts8062]

A great video..spectacular scenery and your black and white photos showed the drama of the location...as an.oul boy my first 20 years of photography was mainly black and white film work...I was last on Isle of Skye in 1966 when I was 6, its time I was back..many thanks for a great video.

[@vanessajackson3686]

Fantastic Murray.

[@ianbarnard7682]

What a wonderful walk and beautifully captured as always. That low golden sun on the green and brown was stunning. One of your best. Thanks for posting

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Ian the light was lovely and came out just at the right time on the top Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@anthonysmithyman372]

Yup! I've been to the old man but not the summit, thanks so much for showing this Murray! Loved it!!

[@Bimmly]

Stunning, simply stunning .....an absolutely brilliant video Murray!! Some of those shots are what I would dream of capturing, and the use of B&W makes them pop so well ...

[@davidmccormack5973]

Excellent walk and views take me more than 3 to 4 hours but I plan to do it soon hire a van to

[@brycehermon5939]

Fantastic scenery Murray. Amazing views. Thanks for sharing.

[@annetivendale8616]

Totally stunning! Great images too Murray 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@zinzanontour.1006]

wow what a place.

[@pipandbenji]

Beautiful place Murray Thanks for taking us with you, great way to relax after a long day of work and study...

[@gazza1858]

Another outstanding video Murray. Much appreciated. ☮️

[@pulchralutetia]

Pure dead brilliant!

[@StefanOffermann]

That are some spectacular views of the old man, thanks for sharing them. I will have to visit Skye at least a second time after 2016, hopefully a few more times 😊 best regards from germany!

[@paulatterby7507]

I went to the Old Man about ten years ago, small car park and few people. Felt wild and beautiful. Went back this year, massive car park, cafe, toilets and hundreds of people. Totally spoilt. I just got back in the car and left and will most likely never go back.

[@smilesandlaughsalot]

Glorious! Just goes to show you the joy of exploring... nice one my friend. Your enthusiasm shone through in spades.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Jono - it certainly paid off this time - Skye is pretty wonderful!! Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@alisonlyons4691]

Thanks Murray, benn a couple times but not the summit. Looks great from up there. I like to go to these places out of season. I feel so fortunate to live in our wonderful land. Thanks again Alioban x

[@justinking7372]

Fantastic views!

[@FitforAdventure]

Defo putting that on the list - thanks Murray!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Its well worth it Sarah , a cracking spot to visit for sure - enjoying your videos - keep up the amazing work Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@timrosenburgh9485]

Fantastic video Murray. You managed to capture some cracking image's of the Storr. We were staying in Portree in March and went everywhere else but didn't manage to get to the Storr but managed to get a few image's from the other side of the Loch. Look forward to seeing your next video. Take care and stay safe.

[@mattsmyname77]

Did the Trottenish Ridge on a bright sunny day!!! As I walked down through the crowds I tried to tell the folk to go on up for another 1/2 hrs walk for the REAL vista. Wonderful.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

couldnt agree more - its a wonderful view point for only a few extra hours walk :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@patrickhazlehurst8472]

Nice video. I agree with you it's a summit worth visiting. We did it on an impromptu basis one afternoon when we went to visit the Sanctuary and continued up the edge of the cliffs and down by your ascent route. Great views from the top, and spectacular cliff scenery. Sadly I'd left the cool-box plugged in and we had to wait for the AA to start the van! I;ll look at for more of your videos .... keep 'em coming!

[@islandhopperstuart]

Great video Murray. I did that route for the first time in May around thirty years ago. In those days you made your way up a narrow, muddy path up the side of a plantation to get to the Old Man, and there were few if any people about. Loved the circuit then and, as with you, the descent was spectacular. By comparison, I last visited one April about four years back and what a change: despite the provision of laybys, parking was next to impossible and when we did manage to dump the van, the manicured path was a doddle, at least to the plantation boundary fence, after which there was, and probably still is, a 5m wide scar of erosion, not to the Old Man, but to the viewing position. The place was like a zoo with folk all over the place, some lying down in the middle of the path, others taking selfies and so on but, thankfully few venturing to the base of the Old Man, and even fewer into The Sanctuary. Had we had time we would have done the circuit again but, instead, we came away fearing for how tourism is swamping the hot spots of Skye. It was the same story at Fairy Pools and at the Quirang viewpoint. So, please, don't publicise this route too much! But, as I said, a great video!

[@craigwallace721]

Thanks a million for posting this. Fantastic scenery and commentary as always. Keep going, and thanks.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Craig much appreciated :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

Wow! Absolutely breathtaking video Murray! Those rock formations and cliffs in the mist were absolutely stunning! And the dramatic views kept getting better as you came away from the crowds and further up the Storr😊👌. The isle of Skye and the old man of storr has long since been on our bucket list, but it was brilliant to find out that when we do have the opportunity to visit, there is a hiking route that takes you beyond the crowds and affords you some really unique views of the rock formations, thank you so much for enlightening us on that😊👍. No wonder you couldn't stop taking photos, what incredible sights! Amazing as ever😊👌

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Folks, it really is a great place and the walk above to the The Storr is well worth the extra effort for sure :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@John71]

What amazing views. Scotland really is so beautiful. I would choose those views over the Alps every time. Thank you for another wonderful video 😁🙏

[@DAoutdoors]

Wonderful video Murray. Skye certainly is a magical place with some stunning scenery. Thank you for sharing your adventure as always 😀🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Dave- couldn't agree more - Skye is magical - there may be a few more Skye videos in December :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

I would love to go back to Skye. ATB, Murray

[@ScotlandsMountains]

one of my favourite places, there are a few more Skye videos in the making so maybe more in December Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@dpax100]

Stunning pictures Murray, so worth the climb. How's the voting going 👍

[@mstorrboy]

One day I'll see my mountain. Just gorgeous

[@rtk3543]

What a fabulous place, and its only 700miles from me! My trip to Scotland next year maybe a few days more than planned, cheers Murray 👍

[@IndigoBikeTouring]

Looks a good adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@upnorthmatt.bushcraft]

That view from the summit was Epic . No other word for it. Envious of that hike you took!

[@eddieharwood7788]

I admire the way you are not too fussed by the weather. Yes you get some days when it's not great but the days like this when the weather gives you rewards you don't expect are the best. I agree that The Storr is a great summit on a fantastic ridge. It also interests me how people are fixated on routes that others write about - I almost never look at them. I have been up and down Corrie Faoin a couple of times - no difficulties that I can remember and your stream descent looks no easier. Interestingly the summit above the Quirang is very unlike the Storr and quite notably duller than the Quirang itself.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Stay tuned for next weeks video (wonder where it could be 🤔😉

[@eddieharwood7788]

@@ScotlandsMountains Quirang?

[@andrewsadventures5747]

Looked a cracker, I am one of the 100k that went here but just to the old man. Will deffo look into going back and doing this on a better day! Such an amazing and unique place Skye!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

its well worth the extra hike up above the old man of storr for sure :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@elliswoodphoto]

brilliant video! That view on the way back down is outrageous and would be incredible at sunset or sunrise!

[@hallstewart]

You have some of the best Scotland hillwalking content online. We’ll done

[@OldOwl2003]

Wow on that aerial view the whole of the side of the sanctuary , the face leading to the sea looks as if massive sand banks had been dropped all around it and over it, I’m wondering due to the massive landslide’s that occurred there a million or more years ago did not cause some kind of Tsunami effect rushing backwards and forwards ( bathtub effect) from Skye to Scotland ? I’ll do some research and I will let you know, I love looking at the geological history of rock formations as well, it’s mind blowing. Old Owl 🦉 alaya.

[@imjustmartyn4961]

Great video, very informative. Planning a hike and wild camping session for a few days here. Looks mega!

[@runningman4459]

Wow. That must be one of the best walks in the UK surely. Another one for my wish list 🤦‍♂️

[@jacquinixon9587]

What a stunning walk! Putting this one on the bucket list. Thanks for sharing Murray!!

[@hotbeefo]

I've done this walk in the other direction Murray. It was meant to be a rest day! 😅 We did do Pinnacle ridge the day before so I suppose it was a rest day really.

[@zadokwest]

Great Video Murray always, wondered what the views would be like further up. So good to see the great outdoors during these short days..THanks for carrying on and pushing through the short days..

[@lynnthomason6589]

I absolutely love your hiking adventures, especially this one! Thanks sharing the beauty and grandeur of my favorite places. Best wishes for a happy holiday season. 🤶 Cheers from Lynn in Naples FL USA 😎

[@ExploreAboveAndBelow]

Fantastic walk and that scenery is just something else, brilliant video as ever.

[@johnpirie3800]

Absolutely fabulous looking spot Murray. Your commentary fits well too. What a beautiful part of the country. We are so blessed with Scotalnd. Regards to you and your family and see you on the next one.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks John , it is certainly a lovely spot and getting away from the crowds by going a little further :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@standingstones555]

Great video - you certainly needed to get your skates on for that circuit at such a late hour. Thanks for the share

[@ScotlandsMountains]

twas getting late in the day for sure - a fantastic hike though :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@seanmellor7033]

Another fantastic video Murray, wish I lived nearer but stuck in Nottingham so it’s a fairly big trek for me.

[@baldymagoo]

Jeez you must be a fast walker, all those stops, walking back and to for the camera shots and you did it in 3 hours. Walk Highlands has it as 3.5 - 4.5 hrs in summer. I certainly would not start that late in winter dragging my slow arse up there. Love the videos bud.

[@Oregontrailblazin]

I have been to the Sanctuary. I shall never forget it ..

[@ibrstellar1080]

Another fantastic video Murray and the drone footage made it even more magical. I hope you go to Neist point or Dun Caan on Raasay is a fantastic easy walk to see the Trotternish ridge from a far.

[@harryvanrijn6366]

We walked there last summer in september 21. There were plenty of people up there. Not the crowds, but we were definitely not alone. Brilliant views indeed!

[@ibrstellar1080]

The Trotternish ridge is worth doing as you won't see anyone apart from the Old Man of Storr and the Quirainng.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

A really well made and helpful video, I'm hoping to visit this island at some point and will definitely try to include this hike - the views were spectacular!

[@ktb6979]

This is now my favourite video of yours! I'm guilty of only having gone up to the Old Man and not to the summit 😶 but I'll definitely head on up the next time we're on Skye! Thanks for sharing Murray 👍 Katie

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Katie, the extra hike is well worth the effort :) Hope you get back to do it Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Murray. I have reached that summit. I did a very similar route to yours but in the opposite direction. The drops from the top were well scary 😳😬. ATB Dave 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Dave - it is certainly worth the extra mileage - keep up the great videos sir Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@@ScotlandsMountains much appreciated Murray 🙏🏻

[@owent-ftfab3718]

Tremendous as always. Taking us to places (I’ve) never heard of (Old Man of Storr). I’m learning about things such as Fog Bow’s. Your videos, presentations, photography skills are really top class. Even though you may think they are rubbish lol, i think they are fabulous. Have a great week ahead, Be Safe Everyone.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Owen - much appreciated Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Kev_Russ]

Fantastic Murray. Stunning area. Back in 2010 I left my girlfriend sitting on a rock near the old man whilst I went around to bag The Storr. Said I wouldnae be long, but think it was nearly 3 hours. 😬 She wisnae happy. Made it up to her next day with a boat trip around Kyle of Lochalsh. She's my wife now so she must've forgiven me. 😆

[@DavidMartin-gx8yl]

Beautiful 😊👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cracker Muzza. 👌🏼 I was amazed how flat it was on the summit on our visit. Much better than just visiting the old man. 😁

[@anniejones1839]

Do you ever take a tent so you can take shelter if weather changes or it gets dark? Beautiful views, looks like a scene from Star Wars. Thankyou for sharing

[@paraglenner]

Coolest way to visit it is on a paraglider. Unfortunately it is 5 1/2 hrs away and weather does not play ball often.

[@kisilvan]

I'm afraid we're guilty of not going beyond the old man. Will have to rectify that next time on Skye

[@warriorinagarden70]

We were one of the 100,000, didn’t even occur to us that was an option. So annoyed. Good excuse to go back tho. Great vid

[@philjones3335]

Great video as per, which Glenlivet do you like, I decided to try it as I do like a good single malt but there are 4 different ones so thought I'd ask a Scottish expert

[@thescottishramblerz]

What a fantastic channel & an amazing video of the storr, big fan of your channel, keep on giving please! much respect🙏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿THESCOTTISHRAMBLERZ🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thenextadventure8079]

Another great video Murray. What did you use to produce the animation on the map (showing your route)? Would love to include that sort of thing in our walking videos.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks folks - this was my lockdown project - learning to to the animations - I use adobe after effect for these and it does take a lot of time to do (takes me as much time doing the mapo annotation as it does to edit the video!!)(. I wish there was some easier apps of software (google maps does offer some alternatives or mapping software like outdoor active with their fly through options). You can use photoshop for map annotations too but there is a learning curve with that too. Hope that helps Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@thenextadventure8079]

Thanks very much for your suggestions. We will look into those. If we happen to find any easy apps we will let you know ! Thanks again, Selina & Tim.

[@dan_mills__791]

I did about a quarter of Storr the other day but the path was all just ice and it was just too dangerous.

[@whatascunner]

More popular?! It's always mobbed when I'm there!