Where in Skye are the Fairy Pools?
Glenbrittle
The Fairy Pools are located at Glenbrittle on the Isle of Skye. The Fairy Pools are beautiful rock pools of crystal clear spring water fed by a series of waterfalls from the Cuillin Mountains.
Why are the Fairy Pools called Fairy Pools?
The legend goes that a local Clan MacLeod chief of old married a fairy princess, giving rise to many fairy place names on the Isle of Skye. It is also said that Fairy Pools attracted selkies.
Is Fairy Pools worth visiting?
Not only are you rewarded with the beauty of the Fairy Pools along the way, but the walk itself boasts many other spectacular sights, and is well worth the trip in its own right. Try and spot Macleod’s Tables, Glen Brittle, Coire na Creiche and the impressing pinnacle of Sgurr an Fheadain along the way.
Can you swim in the fairy pools Skye?
The Fairy Pools Some of the pools make great swimming, but rarely get warm (a wetsuit is a good option). This first waterfall is the highest fall and deepest pool. It features a natural arch, offering an exhilarating under water swim though the arch. There many small pools as you work your way up the river.
Are the fairy pools in Scotland really purple?
Note: Fake fairy pools with purple trees There are fake fairy pools photos circulating on the internet that are titled as being the Fairy Pools and have purple trees. See the fake shot here. First, the location is the Shotover River in New Zealand. Second, the trees have been turned purple with the magic of Photoshop.
Where are the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye?
Fairy Pools walk on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. 1 – Fairy Pools 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.
Can you swim on the Isle of Skye?
Fairy Pools swimming. The Fairy Pools, in the heart of the isle of Skye, are a top spot to swim in Scotland. The clear waters are really tempting. However be mindful that the island is windy and not tropical, so have good clothes to dry and warm up after.
Where are the Fairy Pools in Glenbrittle?
Park in the Forestry Commision gravel carpark signposted ‘Glumagan Na Sithichean’ (below in smaller writing it does also say Fairy Pools). It is located along the single track road that leads to Glenbrittle from Carbost.
How cold are the Fairy Pools in Scotland?
How cold are the Fairy pools – quite cold, it is Scotland after all, around 8 to 12°C during the touristic season. The water is coming from the mountains! Why are they called Fairy Pools – Legend or not? The Isle of Skye is full of fairy names associated with landscapes such as the Fairy Glen Skye.