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Natural Monuments

Old Man of Stoer

Natural Monuments

Old Man of Stoer

Highlight • Natural Monument

Old Man of Stoer

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4.9

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Location: Assynt, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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October 13, 2021

Hiking

200 feet (60 m) high and taking the full brunt of westerly weather in north west Scotland, the Old Man of Stoer is a truly incredible sea stack. Made from Torridonian sandstone, the stack stands across The Minch from the Isle of Lewis and is popular with rock climbers. It's also popular with a large variety of bird life including razorbills, northern fulmars, great skuas and guillemots.

June 23, 2022

Hiking

This pillar in the sea is a terrific beautiful sight. It can actually also be climbed (VS 5a), though you need to commit to do the first length swimming (at least for one in the team to set up the tyrolean).

August 11, 2019

Hiking

Best in the evening, then the light is optimal for taking pictures.

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#1.

Old Man of Stoer Trail

7.55km

02:24

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Hike the moderate 4.7-mile Old Man of Stoer Trail to the iconic sea stack, offering dramatic coastal views in Assynt-Coigach.

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Old Man of Stoer – Sìthean Mòr Summit loop from Culkein

13.3km

03:51

300m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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#3.

Stoer Head Lighthouse – View of the Old Man of Stoer loop from Stoer

19.1km

05:34

330m

330m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Assynt, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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