Fairy Pools – View of the Cuillin Hills loop from Minginish

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Fairy Pools – View of the Cuillin Hills loop from Minginish

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Fairy Pools – View of the Cuillin Hills loop from Minginish

06:08

15.5km

900m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.80 km for 2.87 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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274 m

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

Highlight • River

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

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292 m

Bealach Harta

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Access onto the ridge from fairy pools. One large, semi sheltered Bivi available.

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1.37 km

Fairy Glen Waterfall (Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh)

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.89 km

Fairy Pools

Highlight • Waterfall

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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3.18 km

View of the Cuillin Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Truly a great view! Parking mostly crowded

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5.50 km

Mountain Pass

8.13 km

Bruach na Frithe Summit

Highlight • Climb

Bruach na Frithe is one of the easier Munros in the Cuillin, giving hikers access to the crest without the trepidation involved with most outings on the famously challenging ridge. …

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8.51 km

Bealach nan Lice

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the head of Fionn Choire, Bealach nan Lice is an absolutely spectacular spot on the Cuillin Ridge. It boasts some awe-inspiring rock scenery, particularly towards Basteir Tooth. Unlike many …

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14.2 km

View of the Black Cuillin Mountains

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The name of the Black Cuillin is derived from the dark color of the gabbro. The ridge of the Black Cuillin is characterized by jagged, bare rock, steep cliffs and deeply cut karen and gullies.

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15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

3.60 km

532 m

< 100 m

Surfaces