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Fairy Pools & Cuillin views loop — Isle of Skye

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Fairy Pools & Cuillin views loop — Isle of Skye

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3.0

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Fairy Pools & Cuillin views loop — Isle of Skye

01:07

8.09km

310m

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The sparklingly clear waters of the Allt Coir’ a’ Mhadaidh bubble down the glen via a series of serene pools and falls, an area known as the Fairy Pools. Legend has it that many years ago the chief of the MacLeod Clan married a fairy princess, and this union gave…

Last updated: July 26, 2024

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2.02 km

Fairy Pools

Highlight • Waterfall

The Fairy Pools are a series of waterfalls and pools on the upper reaches of the River Brittle. The water is super clear, so the pools look magical, especially with …

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3.23 km

Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh Upstream of the Fairy Pools

Highlight • Natural

If you run past the most popular areas and continue upstream, you'll find more beautiful spots with fewer people. Some of the pools and waterfalls are a bit smaller, but …

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5.14 km

Bealach a' Mhàim

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Bealach a' Mhàim is the high pass between Am Mam to the north and the Cuillin to the south. The path runs from the Fairy Pools area in Glen …

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8.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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7.54 km

500 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.40 km

500 m

144 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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