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Stone Circle at Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Uig

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Stone Circle at Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Uig

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Stone Circle at Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Uig

00:24

1.40km

30m

Hiking

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: May 28, 2026

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Parking

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12 m

Fairy Glen Stone Circle and Castle Ewan

Highlight • Natural Monument

Even if it's man-made, it's pretty.

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411 m

Stone Circle at Fairy Glen

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Locals say that fairies reside here, and it is a truly wondrous place. The peak Castle Ewen is not hard to reach and offers splendid views on the surroundings.

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513 m

Fairy Glen

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Fantastic place. try to get there in the morning or in late afternoon

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562 m

Fairy Glen rock formation

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Castle Ewen lies picturesquely amidst the green hilly landscape near the Fairy Glen Pools on the Scottish island of Skye. It is often referred to as a natural "fairy fortress" …

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View of the Fairy Glen

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From the small hill, you have a beautiful view all around, including all the other hills.

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725 m

Fairy Glen Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a pretty view of the stone circle from the adjacent hills.

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1.13 km

View of Fairy Glen

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Nestled in the hills of Uig, above the sweeping slopes of Glen Conon, lie the enchanting geographic formations that form Balnaknock. The Fairy Glen (Bail nan cnoc in Gaelic, meaning …

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1.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

748 m

625 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

770 m

587 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

16°C

11°C

57 %

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Stone Circle at Fairy Glen – Fairy Glen loop from Uig

Fairy Glen Stone Circle and Castle Ewan

Stone Circle at Fairy Glen

Fairy Glen

Fairy Glen rock formation

View of the Fairy Glen

Fairy Glen Stone Circle

View of Fairy Glen

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