Skye Fairy Glen Scotland

Fairy Glen

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(1.4K) · Hiking area in The Hebrides, United Kingdom
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The Fairy Glen is a unique and unusual landscape, a geological wonder on the Isle of Skye. It is situated between the villages of Sheader and …

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Dec 13, 2024
We visited Fairy Glen first thing in the morning at about 8:30am and the car park was empty. We didnt stay too long, but it was a really cool visit. The landscape is beautiful, you can see why it’s c… Full review by SWH100
Nov 14, 2024
The Fairy Glen is a beautiful bit of landscape to be explored not far from Uig. It’s perfect for people who want to see a beautiful and unique part of nature without a large hike, as the walk from th… Full review by MysteryGuest70
Oct 31, 2024
From the carpark (£3, note that there are no toilets here - a signboard states that the closest toilet is in Uig Harbour 2 miles away), there’s a trail that leads up and then down some BUT it loops b… Full review by cat c

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I would like you to return to the magical fairy glen in the future, I was part of that party today and I am sad that some …
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I would like you to return to the magical fairy glen in the future, I was part of that party today and I am sad that some tourists had to witness a community taking action, had you come to it before, you would have been enthralled and enchanted, by the beauty and sheer peacefullness of the glen..
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I wasn't speaking for myself, as I am a frequent visitor to the area (friends.) In fact, I'll be back again in November for my biannual visit. I was primarily trying to alert visitors to …
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I wasn't speaking for myself, as I am a frequent visitor to the area (friends.) In fact, I'll be back again in November for my biannual visit. I was primarily trying to alert visitors to enjoy the glen, but to not deface it, as I knew it before and would love to experience it again as it was. Thank you to the community for taking action. Had I been there, I would have joined in!
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Answer by jacqie l · Sep 19, 2018
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Is it close enough to park in Uig and walk in?
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Yes you should walk from Uig. There is no parking in the Fairy Glen.
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I have a three year old son traveling with me. Is it safe for us to visit this place with a kid?
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Yes except the climb to the 'castle'. The slopes will be exciting and he/she will be able to climb to the summit of some hillocks happily. Beware rocks, and as this is open land, there may …
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Yes except the climb to the 'castle'. The slopes will be exciting and he/she will be able to climb to the summit of some hillocks happily. Beware rocks, and as this is open land, there may be sheep and deer poo about ..
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Answer by Debrastorr · Aug 24, 2016
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Are dogs allowed?
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This area has sheep and livestock. Dogs must be kept on the lead during lambing season.
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Is the area car accessible?
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Yes but there is no parking in the area. Parking is available in the local village of Uig.
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