Old Man of Stoer Group Walks | Join a Walk
Join group walks, find walking companions and friends, or organise your own!
Don't walk alone! Find friendly walkers to explore Old Man of Stoer together. Join scheduled group walks or start your own.
Elevation
60m
197 ft
Prominence
60m
Coordinates
58.2606, -5.3836
NC016352
OS Map
15
Explorer: 442W
The summit features a prominent sea stack, which is an iconic image for those who appreciate verticality and the dramatic interplay of land and sea. There are also several well-placed viewpoints to ponder the views.
The Old Man of Stoer is primarily composed of Old Red Sandstone, which gives the cliff its impressive vertical cliffs and rugged appearance that can make one ponder the strength of the wind. The area is also noted for its dramatic coastal features and rich marine geology.
From the summit, enjoy sweeping views of the Assynt mountains, the Summer Isles, and during clear days, the Isle of Lewis can be spotted in the distance.
The name 'Stoer' derives from the Old Norse word 'stór' meaning 'great' and refers to the dramatic cliffs of the region.
Historically a landmark for sailors along the coastline, it also plays a role in local folklore and storytelling.
There is a small car park at Stoer Head, which acts as the primary access point for the route to the Old Man of Stoer.
Local bus services operate from nearby towns, but check schedules as they can be infrequent.
The nearest facilities include a small café and public toilets in Lochinver. There are no facilities directly at Stoer Head, so plan accordingly.
Join friendly walkers exploring Old Man of Stoer and surrounding area
More walks starting close to this area
Create a walk and let others join you. It's free and easy!
Some common questions about the hills answered
Many walkers use Walkmates to join or organise walks with others. You can check for group walks around Old Man of Stoer through the maps
Activity varies by location and time, but Walkmates lets you see whether others have shared walks or shown interest in this area. Find other people through the walking friends search walking friends for Old Man of Stoer search or of course create your own walk for Old Man of Stoer
Yes. If there aren’t any walks listed already, you can create a walk and make it available for others to join.
If you're signed up to Walkmates, you can create a walk to Old Man of Stoer.
There are often multiple ways to walk this hill, depending on experience and route preference. Walkmates helps you explore walks and routes that others have shared.
Yes. You can suggest or create routes to share with others. Walkmates focuses on the social side of walking, so routes are used to help people organise walks and explore areas together, rather than as detailed navigation tools or route libraries.
Other uses really appreciate knowledgeable walkers sharing their routes. Share your favourite route to Old Man of Stoer here
We always strive to keep the information on Walkmates as accurate as possible. If you find an error, please let us know through the contact form and we'll aim to correct it as quickly as possible
Grid Ref: NC016352
Stac Pollaidh
612m
Suilven
731m
Quinag - Sail Ghorm [Sail Gorm]
776m
Ben More Coigach [Beinn Mhor na Coigich]
743m
Quinag - Spidean Coinich
764m
+ 5 more nearby hills
Find more walking companions in the area
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!