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Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle – Talisker Distillery loop from Sgurr Brittle

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Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle – Talisker Distillery loop from Sgurr Brittle

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Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle – Talisker Distillery loop from Sgurr Brittle

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: March 20, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.15 km

Ruins

5.76 km

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

Highlight • River

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

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6.22 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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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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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.

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26.0 km

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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40.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

9.34 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

13°C

9°C

40 %

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Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle – Talisker Distillery loop from Sgurr Brittle

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

View of the Cuillin Hills

Fairy Pools Wild Camping and Parking Area

View of the Cuillin Hills

Talisker Climb

Talisker Distillery

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