Fairy Pools

Skye's wild islands await you! The enchanting Fairy Pools, named after fairy tales and Scottish folklore, may be found here. The stream that flows down from the Cuillin Mountains produces a beautiful pool of vibrant hues. The Fairy Pools is located in Glenbrittle on the Isle of Skye and are open to the public at any time. The Fairy Pools are stunning rock pools of transparent mountain spring water fed by a succession of Cuillin Mountains waterfalls. Many tributaries of the River Brittle flow down from the Cuillin into the Glen, including the Fairy Pools, a popular walking destination.

The Fairy Pools' ecosystem is home to a variety of species, including red deer, rabbits, and sheep. A significant number of birds live in the neighborhood as well. Crows, ravens, and gulls abound in the region, as do smaller birds including meadow pipits, turnstones, common ringed plovers, grey herons, dunlins, and curlews. The physical topography is mostly rocky, with a few swampy patches here and there. Because the pools are supplied by mountain streams, the water in the region is often frigid.

Visitors may take the 2.4km gravel route from the car park to the Fairy Pools, which is flanked by grass, heather, peat, and rocks, or they can go farther up the trail and explore some of the smaller pools that lay ahead. The water at the Fairy Pools is crystal clear, making it ideal for any brave swimmers courageous enough to enter the chilly waters. It is recommended that you bring a wetsuit for this activity because these beautiful rock pools can be chilly.

Location: Scotland