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Stone Circle at Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Uig

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Stone Circle at Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Uig

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Stone Circle at Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Uig

00:25

1.40km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Parking

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12 m

Fairy Glen Stone Circle and Castle Ewan

Highlight • Natural Monument

Even if it's man-made, it's pretty.

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411 m

Stone Circle at Fairy Glen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Locals say that fairies reside here, and it is a truly wondrous place. The peak Castle Ewen is not hard to reach and offers splendid views on the surroundings.

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513 m

Fairy Glen

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic place. try to get there in the morning or in late afternoon

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562 m

Castle Ewen lies picturesquely amidst the green hilly landscape near the Fairy Glen Pools on the Scottish island of Skye. It is often referred to as a natural "fairy fortress" because it was not built of stone but shaped by nature itself. The steeply rising rocks resemble the walls and towers of an ancient castle, which is why the locals call this place "Castle Ewen".

The area is characterized by a fairytale atmosphere: green hills, small streams, and the mysterious Fairy Glen Pool create a backdrop reminiscent of legends and stories about fairies and ghosts. Visitors often hike through the labyrinths of grass and natural stones, which were created by past travelers and locals.

Although Castle Ewen is not a historical fortress, it offers an unparalleled view over the Fairy Glen and the surrounding nature. Especially in fog or in the soft light of the evening sun, the place seems to have sprung from another world. For photographers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a piece of mystical landscape, Castle Ewen is an unforgettable excursion destination.

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685 m

View of the Fairy Glen

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From the small hill, you have a beautiful view all around, including all the other hills.

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725 m

Fairy Glen Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a pretty view of the stone circle from the adjacent hills.

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1.13 km

View of Fairy Glen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nestled in the hills of Uig, above the sweeping slopes of Glen Conon, lie the enchanting geographic formations that form Balnaknock. The Fairy Glen (Bail nan cnoc in Gaelic, meaning village in the hills) has earned this extraordinary miniature landscape on Skye a reputation as a place of myth and wonder.

This tiny and magical piece of the island, described by some as a mini Quiraing, is dotted with gnarled rowan trees. It was formed over 100,000 years ago by post-glacial landslides. Years of erosion and the elements have sculpted the Torridonian sandstone into unusual patterns of conical, jagged hillocks, random boulders, tranquil lochans and even a basalt castle.

Fairy Glen is located just south of Uig along the 50-mile Trotternish loop in the far north-east of Skye.

Parking is available at the car park with overflow on the side of the road in marked lanes. Car parking is £2 for 2 hours and £3 for 4 hours. Tickets can be purchased from the machine in the car park which accepts cards and coins. There are no toilets on site and the nearest facilities are in Uig.

Parking is limited and it is advisable to visit the Glen early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the crowds.

Entry to the Glen is free.

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

749 m

625 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

771 m

587 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 28 July

17°C

10°C

53 %

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Stone Circle at Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Uig

Fairy Glen Stone Circle and Castle Ewan

Stone Circle at Fairy Glen

Fairy Glen

Fairy Glen rock formation

View of the Fairy Glen

Fairy Glen Stone Circle

View of Fairy Glen

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