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View of the Cuillin Hills – Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle loop from Carbost

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View of the Cuillin Hills – Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle loop from Carbost

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2.5

(2)

23

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View of the Cuillin Hills – Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle loop from Carbost

02:43

33.3km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.28 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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2

7.47 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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3

7.71 km

View of the Cuillin Hills

Highlight • Mountain Pass

4

8.15 km

Bealach Harta

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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5

8.17 km

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

Highlight • River

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

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6

12.6 km

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Occupying a magnificent position to the west of the formidable Cuillin, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel is an excellent basecamp for adventures on the famous ridge. Open from April to September, the …

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13.9 km

Ruins

Ruins

8

26.4 km

Eynort Car Park

Highlight • Parking

There’s a small car park at the beginning of this walk with a walk information board.
To reach the car park turn left on a rough tarred road a 100 …

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9

31.2 km

View of Loch Harport and Carbost Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

33.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

10.9 km

726 m

330 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

10.9 km

1.02 km

254 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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Thursday 30 July

14°C

8°C

57 %

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