Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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274 m

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

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wonderfull place but be prepared to get the early to get parked ip

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691 m

Sligachan Waterfalls and Boulder

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778 m

Fairy Pools Waterfall

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Extremely crowded. Easy hike.

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1.35 km

Fairy Glen Waterfall (Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh)

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One of the series of waterfalls on Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh known as Fairy Glen. It's a beautiful setting but often quite popular nearer the car park, carry on upstream to reduce the crowds.

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2.84 km

Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh Upstream of the Fairy Pools

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If you walk past the most popular areas and continue up the stream, you'll find more beautiful spots with fewer people. Some of the pools and waterfalls are a bit …

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3.11 km

Cairn at the Fairy Pools Turnaround Point

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This stone pyramid marks the end of the Fairy Pools trail. You can turn around here or walk back across the meadows to the parking lot!

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3.98 km

View of Waterpipe Gully and Fairy Pools

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This photo spot is almost at the end of the actual Fairy Pools hiking trail!
When you see the photos taken by professional photographers of this spot, you might think …

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4.55 km

Fairy Pools

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The Fairy Pools are a series of different sized, natural water pools, which are connected by a small stream and small waterfalls. The clear and cold water flows down from …

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6.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

500 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.78 km

2.16 km

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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