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

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

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

01:52

28.4km

420m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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1.93 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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3.17 km

Ruins

5.78 km

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

Highlight • River

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

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5.80 km

Bealach Harta

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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6.24 km

View of the Cuillin Hills

Highlight • Mountain Pass

6.49 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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14.1 km

Talisker Distillery

Highlight • Monument

Unfortunately, the distillery will not open again until July 22
But then definitely book an appointment
1000 visitors a day 👍🏴کیک۠ڠڠکریییہ

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14.3 km

Talisker Distillery and The Oyster Shed, Carbost

Highlight • Settlement

Carbost is the largest settlement on the Minginish peninsula. It's best known for the Talisker Distillery which has a visitor centre, shop and tasting rooms. The Oyster Shed, just up …

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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

166 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

14°C

9°C

91 %

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

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

Bealach Harta

View of the Cuillin Hills

Fairy Pools Wild Camping and Parking Area

View of the Cuillin Hills

Talisker Distillery

Talisker Distillery and The Oyster Shed, Carbost

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