The Fairy Pools
A chain of clear pools and waterfalls below the Black Cuillin.
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 150 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 143 m
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About this walk
The Fairy Pools is an easy 3.7 km out-and-back walk with 150 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Fairy Pools car park (grid reference NG 422 256).
The Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh tumbles off the Cuillin into a string of pools so clear and blue that people swim in them, in water that has just left the snow. The path from the car park follows the burn up to the pools and waterfalls with the black peaks above. Return the same way; the path beyond climbs into serious ground.
Route
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The pools
Follow the burn up to the pools and return.
Summit
On the way
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Fairy PoolsWaterfall · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Fairy Pools take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 3.7 km route, which has 150 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 Pools car park (grid reference NG 422 256). Pay car park on the Glen Brittle road, full by mid-morning.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- No practical public transport.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A good path with stepping-stone crossings; the burn can be impassable in spate.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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