The Fairy Glen, Uig
A miniature landscape of grassy cones and a rock tower above Uig bay.
- Distance
- 0.7 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Time
- 0.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 92 m
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About this walk
The Fairy Glen, Uig is an easy 0.7 km circular walk with 0 m of ascent, taking about 0.5 hours. It starts at Fairy Glen (grid reference NG 412 632).
The Fairy Glen is a small landslip above Uig that looks like a model of the Quiraing: round grassy hillocks, tiny lochans and a basalt tower called Castle Ewen that you can scramble up. It takes half an hour to wander and most people stay longer. The stone spirals are built by visitors and the landowners ask that you don't add to them.
Route
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The glen
Wander the hillocks and climb Castle Ewen if you like.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Fairy Glen, Uig take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–0.5 hours for the 0.7 km route, which has 0 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Fairy Glen (grid reference NG 412 632). Small car park on the single-track road above Uig; don't park on the verges.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Uig from Portree, then a 2 km walk. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Grassy paths; an optional scramble onto Castle Ewen.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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