At foot of the Black Cuillins near Glenbrittle are the Fairy Pools, beautifully crystal clear blue pools on the River Brittle. These famous pools entice visitors from all over the world, as they make some great ‘Wild Swimming’ for those brave enough to enter the cold water. For the less adventurous these magical Fairy Pools make some fantastic photos.
Waterfalls into Fairy Pool
Fairy Pools on Skye walk
Fairy Pools in Scotland
Swimming at the Fairy Pools
Natural Arch at the Isle of Skye Fairy Pools
Blue water at Fairy Pools Isle of Skye
Black Cuillins above Fairy Pool on Skye
The Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye in Scotland
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). Most people will spend some time working their way up the river from the first waterfall exploring the different pools.