Fairy Pools
Clear blue plunge pools and small falls in the glen under the Cuillin. Short and very popular.
Today
good
- Light winds
- Gusts38 mphwild at 55 mph and above, blustery from 40
- Rain2.8 mmheavy at 15 mm and above, on and off from 8
Best between 11:00 and 20:00. it improves — wait for it
good hoursraindaylight
lightbreezystronggalegusts peak 30 mph
sunrise 07:05 · sunset 19:30 · gusts to 38 mph · 2.8 mm of rain due
Forecasts disagree here — treat this loosely.
Forecast as of 20 September 2026, 21:50 (Europe/London).
Worth knowing
Rated low — valley floor, good path. Deliberately NOT marked rain-proof even though the falls are better in spate: the burn crossings flood, and people have been swept off the stepping stones. Turn back rather than wade.
Starts: Fairy Pools car park, Glen Brittle road (paid)
2.4 km · 60 m of ascent · 1-1.5 h · sheltered
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