About Fairy Pools
Free to visit at any time, the spectacular Fairy Pools are located near the village of Carbost in Glenbrittle on the Isle of Skye.
Fairy Pools Description
The Fairy Pools are located at the foot of the Black Cuillin, a world famous range of mountains on the Isle of Skye. Mainly composed of basalt and gabbro, it is from the dark colour of the gabbro that the Black Cuillin derives its name. The summits of the Cuillin are bare rock, jagged in outline and with steep cliffs and deep cut corries and gullies. All twelve Munros on Skye are Black Cuillin peaks except for Blaven which belongs to a group of outliers separated from the main ridge by Glen Sligachan. The highest point of the Black Cuillin is Sgùrr Alasdair at 992m (3, 255ft). At the heart of The Cuillin lies one of Britain's most famous corrie’s, Loch Coruisk, a deep and forbidding body of water. It has inspired countless artists such as William Turner and Sir Walter Scott who described them after his visit in 1814: ‘We were now under the western termination of the high mountains of Cuillin, whose weather-beaten and serrated peaks we had admired at a distance from Dunvegan. They sunk here upon the sea, but with the same bold and peremptory aspect which their distant appearance indicated. They seemed to consist of precipitous sheets of naked rock, down which torrents were leaping in a hundred lines of foam. The tops, apparently inaccessible to human foot, were rent and split into the most tremendous pinnacles: towards the base of these bare and precipitous crags the ground, enriched by the soil washed away from them, is verdant and productive. '
Reviews
Some more great news about the improved visitor parking and facilities at the Fairy Pools 😊
After seeing the Fairy Pools, a delicious cup of CuillinCoffeeCo awaits you just 4 miles down the single track at Glenbrittle Campsite & Cafe 😊
An ancient Viking shipyard not far from the Fairy Pools if you park down at Glenbrittle Campsite and well worth a look!
The single track road down to Fairy Pools is well worth the scenic drive!
Everyone is invited to the Cuillin Coffee Co. launch of the new cafe at Glenbrittle Campsite this Saturday 26 May from 6.30 to 8pm. Come on down to try their amazing coffee and check out the stunning views!
The cafe is only 4 miles down the single track from the Fairy Pools!
If you go down to the Fairy Pools today, you will be in for a big surprise 🎼 #visitscotland
When you come to the Fairy Pools and if you feel like a coffee, there is no better place than the Cuillin Coffee cafe at Glenbrittle Campsite just two miles down the road 😊
The Fairy Pools are becoming even more popular with visitors so when you make your visit, please be careful on the single track roads, follow the parking notices and take your litter away with you.
Since the start of 2016, the MacLeod Estate has been working with the Minginish Community Hall Association, Highland Council, Forest Enterprise Scotland and the Glenbrittle community towards making long term improvements to the visitor and parking facilities at the iconic Fairy Po...ols at the foot of the Cuillin. Fairy Pools welcomed around 100,000 visitors in 2017 which does create challenges for small rural communities that rely on narrow single track roads for access and vital deliveries. So please do not park your vehicle irresponsibly. There is a WC at the nearby Glenbrittle Campsite along with some great coffee and snacks.
Enjoy your visit!
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Finally some good news about funding for much needed improved parking at the Fairy Pools - hopefully works will start this year! 😊
http://www.bbc.com/n…/uk-scotland-highl ands-islands-43197671
Autumn colours close to and above the Fairy Pools
A greet time lapse photo of the pools...
A wonderful painting of the fairy pools by Kirsty Campbell.
The Fairy Pools are becoming even more popular with visitors so when you make your visit, please be careful on the single track roads, follow the parking notices and take your litter away with you.
Since the start of 2016, the MacLeod Estate has been working with the Minginish Community Hall Association, Highland Council, Forest Enterprise Scotland and the Glenbrittle community towards making long term improvements to the visitor and parking facilities at the iconic Fairy Po...ols at the foot of the Cuillin. Fairy Pools welcomed around 100,000 visitors in 2016 which does create challenges for small rural communities that rely on narrow single track roads for access and vital deliveries. So please do not park your vehicle irresponsibly. There is a WC at the nearby Glenbrittle Campsite along with some great coffee and snacks.
Enjoy your visit!
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A wonderful story of young love and the generosity of strangers at the Fairy Pools.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/…/uk-scotland-high lands-islands-397451…
Glenbrittle Campsite are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic hard working staff, Full time, seasonal with a real sense of pride in their work and varied skill sets to work at Glenbrittle Campsite, Glenbrittle, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8TA. These are live in positions and would be required to share accommodation in static caravans on site. Or Electric supplied with own camper van accommodation. The campsite is located at the base of the Cuillin mountain range, is remote an...d right next to Glenbrittle beach Isle of Skye. Seasonal positions: Immediate start till 30th Sep 2017, Hourly rate £8. Shop onsite: selling essential groceries and camping equipment, freshly baked bread, tray bakes and pastries , The shop is also the reception area and office for booking Electric hook ups on site pitches etc. Answering the phone and emails daily. The site: requires a lot of ongoing maintenance during the season anything from mowing the grass, fencing, cleaning toilets and showers, filling pot hole in track, fixing any problems that occur during the day to day running of the site, changing water filters and general cleanliness of site The toilet and shower block: this needs attention all through the day to maintain high standards of cleanliness which reflects the nightly rate the campers pay. Skills ideally required for all these roles are: Knowledge of: • General Maintenance. • Customer service skills. • Cleaning • Touch screen till. • Retail.
Skills and qualities essential for all these roles: • UK Driving licence, with own vehicle. • Excellence customer service, with a smile and huge highland welcome. • Enthusiasm • Dedication • Multi-tasking • Interest in new skills and willing to learn • Some knowledge of computers • Flexible and willing to work overtime to cover illness and holidays • Good time keeping • Work as a team
To Apply please email: jobs@dunvegancastle.com
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The Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye are very busy this season so when you visit, please drive carefully on the single track roads, follow the parking notices and take your litter away with you.
There is a WC at the nearby Glenbrittle Campsite along with some great coffee and snacks by the beach. Thank You!
A magical place of myth and clan MacLeod legend.
Wonderful place, great views and definitely worth the visit. As others have said, make sure you wear sensible clothes (your brand new white Nikes won't look so great, as I spotted one poor soul while visiting, if you step off the path!!!). Only real disappointments were the inconsiderate people parking on the road, and the dog poo bags spotted along the pathway (sadly seen throughout Scotland these days) - if you're gonna pick it up, put it in the bin!
What a beautiful place, Lovely walk, but elderly people or disabled may find it a challenge. well worth going to see the beautiful pools, waterfalls and mountains, You can even take a dip in the pool if you wish :)
We didn't hike the whole way, but the fairy pools we saw were absolutely amazing and worth the steep trail. We enjoyed the beautiful drive there and back.
This place is worth a visit, wear sensible shoes and a water proof coat, the walk from the car park is a gradual climb with a couple of steppping stone streams and some uneven ground, it's worth it for the water falls and the view
Stunning scenery; a great day out, ideal for hikers and photographers. The walk is easily achieved by anyone of average fitness but keep an eye on very young children as there are some steep drops onto rocks below.
No matter what the weather and believe me we've been in brilliant warm sunshine and wind and rain coming down in rods this is a magical area and we keep going back as there's always something to see in a different light. Wonderful! ���⛅
Nice place to visit. Beautiful landscape. The best of the 3 walks we made in the Island. But the whole Island is a must. ✅😊
Magical place! Just a shame some people think it's ok to pitch their ugly tents right next to it, ruining the views for people who have travelled hours/days to see it 🤔
Magic, pure magic, see for yourselves. Loads to see on Isle of Skye. This place I love the most.
Great hike in the rugged hills of Skye. It's a little tricky to get to the car park but it's well worth the drive and the 2.5 or more mile roundtrip hike. The pools are beautiful and worth the extra effort.
Beautiful and stunning scenery. Our first visit was in November it was very wet but very atmospheric. Also visited in glorious sunshine, we spent the whole day there. Plan to go back again. If possible go early in day or late on as it a very popular tourist attraction and car parking can be an issue.
An impressive natural experience. Best to take a packed lunch/water as there are no facilities in the immediate area.
A fairytale like place :D
A beautiful place below foreboding Cullin! Walk can be tricky in places if you are not steady on your feet but if you take it alow it is definately worth it!
Its a great place to see but not with kids under 5 years old.
Loads of up hill walk required upto to 2 miles.
Beautiful scenery but it was a wet & windy day & the walk was a bit of a struggle. Would love to return on a sunny day, it'd be stunning .
A truly magical place but so popular now it is very busy. Go very early or late. Please do not join the many other people who park inappropriately on the verges and in the passing places. If the car park is full try again later. People live and work here so blocking the road is totally wrong.
There are new signs reminding people NOT to STOP and
NOT to PARK on the verges at the side of the road or the passing places.
Please ONLY park in the Car Park.
If the car park is full, continue on to the Glenbrittle SYHA building, park there and view the waterfalls there.
Or go early in the day or letter in the day to avoid the crowds.
The fairy pools are not for those without good mobility and require jumping across rocky, wet and wide streams in places. The pools themselves are of interest, but I really believe there are many better hikes on the Isles of Skye, such as Neist Point, the Quaring or Old Man of Store
Wonderful place, great views and definitely worth the visit. As others have said, make sure you wear sensible clothes (your brand new white Nikes won't look so great, as I spotted one poor soul while visiting, if you step off the path!!!). Only real disappointments were the inconsiderate people parking on the road, and the dog poo bags spotted along the pathway (sadly seen throughout Scotland these days) - if you're gonna pick it up, put it in the bin!
What a beautiful place, Lovely walk, but elderly people or disabled may find it a challenge. well worth going to see the beautiful pools, waterfalls and mountains, You can even take a dip in the pool if you wish :)
We didn't hike the whole way, but the fairy pools we saw were absolutely amazing and worth the steep trail. We enjoyed the beautiful drive there and back.
This place is worth a visit, wear sensible shoes and a water proof coat, the walk from the car park is a gradual climb with a couple of steppping stone streams and some uneven ground, it's worth it for the water falls and the view
Stunning scenery; a great day out, ideal for hikers and photographers. The walk is easily achieved by anyone of average fitness but keep an eye on very young children as there are some steep drops onto rocks below.
No matter what the weather and believe me we've been in brilliant warm sunshine and wind and rain coming down in rods this is a magical area and we keep going back as there's always something to see in a different light. Wonderful! ���⛅
Nice place to visit. Beautiful landscape. The best of the 3 walks we made in the Island. But the whole Island is a must. ✅😊
Magical place! Just a shame some people think it's ok to pitch their ugly tents right next to it, ruining the views for people who have travelled hours/days to see it 🤔
Magic, pure magic, see for yourselves. Loads to see on Isle of Skye. This place I love the most.
Great hike in the rugged hills of Skye. It's a little tricky to get to the car park but it's well worth the drive and the 2.5 or more mile roundtrip hike. The pools are beautiful and worth the extra effort.
Beautiful and stunning scenery. Our first visit was in November it was very wet but very atmospheric. Also visited in glorious sunshine, we spent the whole day there. Plan to go back again. If possible go early in day or late on as it a very popular tourist attraction and car parking can be an issue.
An impressive natural experience. Best to take a packed lunch/water as there are no facilities in the immediate area.
A fairytale like place :D
A beautiful place below foreboding Cullin! Walk can be tricky in places if you are not steady on your feet but if you take it alow it is definately worth it!
Its a great place to see but not with kids under 5 years old.
Loads of up hill walk required upto to 2 miles.
Beautiful scenery but it was a wet & windy day & the walk was a bit of a struggle. Would love to return on a sunny day, it'd be stunning .
A truly magical place but so popular now it is very busy. Go very early or late. Please do not join the many other people who park inappropriately on the verges and in the passing places. If the car park is full try again later. People live and work here so blocking the road is totally wrong.
There are new signs reminding people NOT to STOP and
NOT to PARK on the verges at the side of the road or the passing places.
Please ONLY park in the Car Park.
If the car park is full, continue on to the Glenbrittle SYHA building, park there and view the waterfalls there.
Or go early in the day or letter in the day to avoid the crowds.
The fairy pools are not for those without good mobility and require jumping across rocky, wet and wide streams in places. The pools themselves are of interest, but I really believe there are many better hikes on the Isles of Skye, such as Neist Point, the Quaring or Old Man of Store
Wonderful place, great views and definitely worth the visit. As others have said, make sure you wear sensible clothes (your brand new white Nikes won't look so great, as I spotted one poor soul while visiting, if you step off the path!!!). Only real disappointments were the inconsiderate people parking on the road, and the dog poo bags spotted along the pathway (sadly seen throughout Scotland these days) - if you're gonna pick it up, put it in the bin!
What a beautiful place, Lovely walk, but elderly people or disabled may find it a challenge. well worth going to see the beautiful pools, waterfalls and mountains, You can even take a dip in the pool if you wish :)
We didn't hike the whole way, but the fairy pools we saw were absolutely amazing and worth the steep trail. We enjoyed the beautiful drive there and back.
This place is worth a visit, wear sensible shoes and a water proof coat, the walk from the car park is a gradual climb with a couple of steppping stone streams and some uneven ground, it's worth it for the water falls and the view
Stunning scenery; a great day out, ideal for hikers and photographers. The walk is easily achieved by anyone of average fitness but keep an eye on very young children as there are some steep drops onto rocks below.
No matter what the weather and believe me we've been in brilliant warm sunshine and wind and rain coming down in rods this is a magical area and we keep going back as there's always something to see in a different light. Wonderful! ���⛅
Nice place to visit. Beautiful landscape. The best of the 3 walks we made in the Island. But the whole Island is a must. ✅😊
Magical place! Just a shame some people think it's ok to pitch their ugly tents right next to it, ruining the views for people who have travelled hours/days to see it 🤔
Magic, pure magic, see for yourselves. Loads to see on Isle of Skye. This place I love the most.
Great hike in the rugged hills of Skye. It's a little tricky to get to the car park but it's well worth the drive and the 2.5 or more mile roundtrip hike. The pools are beautiful and worth the extra effort.
Beautiful and stunning scenery. Our first visit was in November it was very wet but very atmospheric. Also visited in glorious sunshine, we spent the whole day there. Plan to go back again. If possible go early in day or late on as it a very popular tourist attraction and car parking can be an issue.
An impressive natural experience. Best to take a packed lunch/water as there are no facilities in the immediate area.
A fairytale like place :D
A beautiful place below foreboding Cullin! Walk can be tricky in places if you are not steady on your feet but if you take it alow it is definately worth it!
Its a great place to see but not with kids under 5 years old.
Loads of up hill walk required upto to 2 miles.
Beautiful scenery but it was a wet & windy day & the walk was a bit of a struggle. Would love to return on a sunny day, it'd be stunning .
A truly magical place but so popular now it is very busy. Go very early or late. Please do not join the many other people who park inappropriately on the verges and in the passing places. If the car park is full try again later. People live and work here so blocking the road is totally wrong.
There are new signs reminding people NOT to STOP and
NOT to PARK on the verges at the side of the road or the passing places.
Please ONLY park in the Car Park.
If the car park is full, continue on to the Glenbrittle SYHA building, park there and view the waterfalls there.
Or go early in the day or letter in the day to avoid the crowds.
The fairy pools are not for those without good mobility and require jumping across rocky, wet and wide streams in places. The pools themselves are of interest, but I really believe there are many better hikes on the Isles of Skye, such as Neist Point, the Quaring or Old Man of Store
Wonderful place, great views and definitely worth the visit. As others have said, make sure you wear sensible clothes (your brand new white Nikes won't look so great, as I spotted one poor soul while visiting, if you step off the path!!!). Only real disappointments were the inconsiderate people parking on the road, and the dog poo bags spotted along the pathway (sadly seen throughout Scotland these days) - if you're gonna pick it up, put it in the bin!
What a beautiful place, Lovely walk, but elderly people or disabled may find it a challenge. well worth going to see the beautiful pools, waterfalls and mountains, You can even take a dip in the pool if you wish :)
We didn't hike the whole way, but the fairy pools we saw were absolutely amazing and worth the steep trail. We enjoyed the beautiful drive there and back.
This place is worth a visit, wear sensible shoes and a water proof coat, the walk from the car park is a gradual climb with a couple of steppping stone streams and some uneven ground, it's worth it for the water falls and the view
Stunning scenery; a great day out, ideal for hikers and photographers. The walk is easily achieved by anyone of average fitness but keep an eye on very young children as there are some steep drops onto rocks below.
No matter what the weather and believe me we've been in brilliant warm sunshine and wind and rain coming down in rods this is a magical area and we keep going back as there's always something to see in a different light. Wonderful! ���⛅
Nice place to visit. Beautiful landscape. The best of the 3 walks we made in the Island. But the whole Island is a must. ✅😊
Magical place! Just a shame some people think it's ok to pitch their ugly tents right next to it, ruining the views for people who have travelled hours/days to see it 🤔
Magic, pure magic, see for yourselves. Loads to see on Isle of Skye. This place I love the most.
Great hike in the rugged hills of Skye. It's a little tricky to get to the car park but it's well worth the drive and the 2.5 or more mile roundtrip hike. The pools are beautiful and worth the extra effort.
Beautiful and stunning scenery. Our first visit was in November it was very wet but very atmospheric. Also visited in glorious sunshine, we spent the whole day there. Plan to go back again. If possible go early in day or late on as it a very popular tourist attraction and car parking can be an issue.
An impressive natural experience. Best to take a packed lunch/water as there are no facilities in the immediate area.
A fairytale like place :D
A beautiful place below foreboding Cullin! Walk can be tricky in places if you are not steady on your feet but if you take it alow it is definately worth it!
Its a great place to see but not with kids under 5 years old.
Loads of up hill walk required upto to 2 miles.
Beautiful scenery but it was a wet & windy day & the walk was a bit of a struggle. Would love to return on a sunny day, it'd be stunning .
A truly magical place but so popular now it is very busy. Go very early or late. Please do not join the many other people who park inappropriately on the verges and in the passing places. If the car park is full try again later. People live and work here so blocking the road is totally wrong.
There are new signs reminding people NOT to STOP and
NOT to PARK on the verges at the side of the road or the passing places.
Please ONLY park in the Car Park.
If the car park is full, continue on to the Glenbrittle SYHA building, park there and view the waterfalls there.
Or go early in the day or letter in the day to avoid the crowds.
The fairy pools are not for those without good mobility and require jumping across rocky, wet and wide streams in places. The pools themselves are of interest, but I really believe there are many better hikes on the Isles of Skye, such as Neist Point, the Quaring or Old Man of Store
Wonderful place, great views and definitely worth the visit. As others have said, make sure you wear sensible clothes (your brand new white Nikes won't look so great, as I spotted one poor soul while visiting, if you step off the path!!!). Only real disappointments were the inconsiderate people parking on the road, and the dog poo bags spotted along the pathway (sadly seen throughout Scotland these days) - if you're gonna pick it up, put it in the bin!
What a beautiful place, Lovely walk, but elderly people or disabled may find it a challenge. well worth going to see the beautiful pools, waterfalls and mountains, You can even take a dip in the pool if you wish :)
We didn't hike the whole way, but the fairy pools we saw were absolutely amazing and worth the steep trail. We enjoyed the beautiful drive there and back.
This place is worth a visit, wear sensible shoes and a water proof coat, the walk from the car park is a gradual climb with a couple of steppping stone streams and some uneven ground, it's worth it for the water falls and the view
Stunning scenery; a great day out, ideal for hikers and photographers. The walk is easily achieved by anyone of average fitness but keep an eye on very young children as there are some steep drops onto rocks below.
No matter what the weather and believe me we've been in brilliant warm sunshine and wind and rain coming down in rods this is a magical area and we keep going back as there's always something to see in a different light. Wonderful! ���⛅
Nice place to visit. Beautiful landscape. The best of the 3 walks we made in the Island. But the whole Island is a must. ✅😊
Magical place! Just a shame some people think it's ok to pitch their ugly tents right next to it, ruining the views for people who have travelled hours/days to see it 🤔
Magic, pure magic, see for yourselves. Loads to see on Isle of Skye. This place I love the most.
Great hike in the rugged hills of Skye. It's a little tricky to get to the car park but it's well worth the drive and the 2.5 or more mile roundtrip hike. The pools are beautiful and worth the extra effort.
Beautiful and stunning scenery. Our first visit was in November it was very wet but very atmospheric. Also visited in glorious sunshine, we spent the whole day there. Plan to go back again. If possible go early in day or late on as it a very popular tourist attraction and car parking can be an issue.
An impressive natural experience. Best to take a packed lunch/water as there are no facilities in the immediate area.
A fairytale like place :D
A beautiful place below foreboding Cullin! Walk can be tricky in places if you are not steady on your feet but if you take it alow it is definately worth it!
Its a great place to see but not with kids under 5 years old.
Loads of up hill walk required upto to 2 miles.
Beautiful scenery but it was a wet & windy day & the walk was a bit of a struggle. Would love to return on a sunny day, it'd be stunning .
A truly magical place but so popular now it is very busy. Go very early or late. Please do not join the many other people who park inappropriately on the verges and in the passing places. If the car park is full try again later. People live and work here so blocking the road is totally wrong.
There are new signs reminding people NOT to STOP and
NOT to PARK on the verges at the side of the road or the passing places.
Please ONLY park in the Car Park.
If the car park is full, continue on to the Glenbrittle SYHA building, park there and view the waterfalls there.
Or go early in the day or letter in the day to avoid the crowds.
The fairy pools are not for those without good mobility and require jumping across rocky, wet and wide streams in places. The pools themselves are of interest, but I really believe there are many better hikes on the Isles of Skye, such as Neist Point, the Quaring or Old Man of Store