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Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle – Talisker Distillery loop from Bualintur

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Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle – Talisker Distillery loop from Bualintur

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Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle – Talisker Distillery loop from Bualintur

02:46

40.1km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

3.15 km

Ruins

Ruins

2

5.76 km

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

Highlight • River

wonderfull place but be prepared to get the early to get parked ip

Tip by

3

5.78 km

Bealach Harta

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Access onto the ridge from fairy pools. One large, semi sheltered Bivi available.

Tip by

4

6.22 km

View of the Cuillin Hills

Highlight • Mountain Pass

5

6.47 km

Fairy Pools Wild Camping and Parking Area

Highlight • Waterfall

There are a lot of midges here, so be sure to bring a head net or midge spray. Avalon Skin so Soft is said to help very well

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Tip by

6

10.7 km

View of the Cuillin Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's about 15 km uphill, beautiful! But also a lot of traffic because the fairy pools are very popular

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Tip by

7

15.1 km

Talisker Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Challenging climb up from Talisker village. When down at Talisker it is worthwhile to take a walk along to the beach.

Tip by

8

24.5 km

View of Loch Harport and Carbost Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

26.0 km

Talisker Distillery

Highlight • Monument

Talisker is the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye and is located on the shores of Loch Harport with stunning views of the Cuillins.

Guided tours and tastings are available and must be booked in advance.

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B

40.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

9.24 km

< 100 m

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Friday 13 November

8°C

2°C

52 %

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