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Fairy Pools Waterfall – Fairy Pools loop from Bualintur

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Fairy Pools Waterfall – Fairy Pools loop from Bualintur

Moderate

4.5

(14)

110

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Fairy Pools Waterfall – Fairy Pools loop from Bualintur

04:30

16.5km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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6.24 km

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

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

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6.47 km

Fairy Pools Waterfalls

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6.70 km

Waterfall at the Fairy Pools

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parking and the road leading in can get realy busy so make sure your fueled up and be patient hut worth it to see the glens. amazing views and memories

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6.95 km

Sligachan Waterfalls and Boulder

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7.04 km

Fairy Pools Waterfall

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Extremely crowded. Easy hike.

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7.61 km

Fairy Glen Waterfall (Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh)

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One of the series of waterfalls on Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh known as Fairy Glen. It's a beautiful setting but often quite popular nearer the car park, carry on upstream to reduce the crowds.

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8.50 km

View of Waterpipe Gully and Fairy Pools

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This photo spot is almost at the end of the actual Fairy Pools hiking trail!
When you see the photos taken by professional photographers of this spot, you might think …

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9.06 km

Fairy Pools

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The Fairy Pools are a series of different sized, natural water pools, which are connected by a small stream and small waterfalls. The clear and cold water flows down from …

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13.1 km

Ruins

16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.62 km

4.99 km

4.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

6.05 km

3.28 km

403 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

13°C

9°C

78 %

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Fairy Pools Waterfall – Fairy Pools loop from Bualintur

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

Fairy Pools Waterfalls

Waterfall at the Fairy Pools

Sligachan Waterfalls and Boulder

Fairy Pools Waterfall

Fairy Glen Waterfall (Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh)

View of Waterpipe Gully and Fairy Pools

Fairy Pools

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