Fairy Pools Walk
Crystal clear pools beneath Cuillin peaks
About This Walk
Follow the River Brittle to a series of spectacular crystal-clear pools and waterfalls at the foot of the Black Cuillin mountains. The turquoise waters invite wild swimming on warm days.
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5 waypoints · Isle of Skye
5 Waypoints
Audio prompts will be delivered at each waypoint based on your standard depth setting.
"The river is always moving, never the same water twice. Heraclitus said, 'You cannot step into the same river twice.' Neither can you step into the sa..."
Response: Continue when ready
"The river doesn't try to be anywhere other than where it is. It doesn't rush to the sea or long for the mountains. It flows here, now, doing the work ..."
Response: Continue when ready
"Find a stone shaped by the river. It has been tumbled, worn, shaped by forces it didn't control. Yet it has become smooth, not shattered. What in you ..."
Response: Photo opportunity
"Water always finds the path of least resistance toward the sea. It doesn't force—it flows. Before you leave this riverside, consider: Where are you fo..."
Response: Continue when ready
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Safety Notes
- •River crossings challenging after rain
- •Cold water even in summer
- •Extremely popular - arrive before 9am