Where are the Fairy Pools of Skye?
Glenbrittle
The Fairy Pools are located at Glenbrittle on the Isle of Skye. The Fairy Pools are beautiful rock pools of crystal clear spring water fed by a series of waterfalls from the Cuillin Mountains.
How do I get to the Fairy Pools in Scotland?
International visitors can arrive in Isle of Skye by renting a car in either Inverness or Glasgow and then driving several hours to the vast island. The Fairy Pools are located on the western part of Skye, and Carbost is the closest village.
Where is the fairy natural pool?
the Isle of Skye
Coordinates:57.25°N 6.2565°W The Fairy Pools are a natural waterfall phenomenon in Glen Brittle on the Isle of Skye, on the Allt Coir’ a’ Mhadaidh (burn of the corrie of the wolf or dog). The pools are a vivid aqua blue and are a popular place for wild swimmers who brave the frigid waters.
How far is the walk from the carpark to the Fairy Pools?
Visitors can embark on the stunning 2.4km walk from the car park to the Fairy Pools via the gravel path bordered with grass, heather, peat and rocks up towards the largest waterfall, or walk further up the path and explore some of the smaller pools which lie ahead.
How long is Fairy Pools walk?
2.4km
The walk to the pools uses the same route there and back. The complete return distance to the first main waterfall and pool is 2.4km, with the average time to complete the walk being 40 minutes (with no stops)….Walk Summary.
| Length | |
|---|---|
| Total Distance | 2.4km |
| Average Time | 40min |
Where are the Fairy Pools on Skye?
The Fairy Pools are beautiful rock pools of crystal clear spring water fed by a series of waterfalls from the Cuillin Mountains. Free to visit at any time, the spectacular Fairy Pools are located near the village of Carbost in Glenbrittle on the Isle of Skye. Glenbrittle runs roughly south to north along the River Brittle…
Are the Fairy Pools in Scotland real or fake?
There does not seem to be a legend attributed to the fairy pools, but rather the pools look as though they were pulled from the imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien. The waters of the Fairy Pools might be bone-chillingly cold, but their near supernatural atmosphere has made them one of Scotland’s most enduring natural wonders.
Where are the Best Fairy Pools in the world?
The Fairy Pools near Carbost, Scotland embody that sense of magic in their unbelievably blue waters. Accessible only by a foot hike through the Glen Brittle forest, the series of small waterfalls that make up the so-called Fairy Pools are some of the most pristine swimming holes in the world.
Where are the Fairy Pools in Glenbrittle?
Park in the Forestry Commision gravel carpark signposted ‘Glumagan Na Sithichean’ (below in smaller writing it does also say Fairy Pools). It is located along the single track road that leads to Glenbrittle from Carbost.