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Minginish

Fairy Pools – Fairy Pools Waterfall loop from Minginish

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Isle of Skye
Minginish

Fairy Pools – Fairy Pools Waterfall loop from Minginish

Moderate

90

runners

Fairy Pools – Fairy Pools Waterfall loop from Minginish

00:36

4.46km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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274 m

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

Highlight • River

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

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681 m

Sligachan Waterfalls and Boulder

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3

1.34 km

Fairy Pools

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This is NOT a rideable route! 1st part is easy, the rest is NOT intermediate! It's a combination of expert and carrying your bike! This route should have been left as a hike only!

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1.34 km

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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1.66 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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2.02 km

Fairy Pools

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The Fairy Pools are a series of waterfalls and pools on the upper reaches of the River Brittle. The water is super clear, so the pools look magical, especially with …

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2.23 km

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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3.68 km

Fairy Pools Waterfall

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Extremely crowded. Easy hike.

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4.46 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

500 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

473 m

164 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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Sunday 31 May

13°C

9°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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