Kate Rew finds real magic swimming in the Fairy Pools in the midst of the Isle of Skye's Cuillin Mountain range, in the first of our series of wild swimming videos
Been there, done that. Wish I could swim like her though. I went swimming in the big L-shaped one about 1/3 the way to the foot of the black cuillin. The one with the deep pool going off to a waterfall, then it goes along to the left then at a right angle curves forward and up to a 20ft waterfall. Didn't go along that bit, not confident enough, but the guy I was with did. Bear in mind, this happened in october sometime. note to self: NEVER use the phrase; "I will if you will." again...
The map reference for this pool is NG 434256. It's in Coire na Creiche, Glenbrittle, Skye. I swam in it on 27th Sept 2011. May upload the video. The water was very cold and the water flow into the top pool too fierce to permit diving the arch.
I'd say December- pack a wetsuit though. The part- frozen waterfalls are worth it.
CornishBunker 1 month ago
Been there, done that. Wish I could swim like her though. I went swimming in the big L-shaped one about 1/3 the way to the foot of the black cuillin. The one with the deep pool going off to a waterfall, then it goes along to the left then at a right angle curves forward and up to a 20ft waterfall. Didn't go along that bit, not confident enough, but the guy I was with did. Bear in mind, this happened in october sometime. note to self: NEVER use the phrase; "I will if you will." again...
222GOO 1 month ago
when is the best time of year to see the fairy pools theyre just magical
4Jemma 4 months ago
The map reference for this pool is NG 434256. It's in Coire na Creiche, Glenbrittle, Skye. I swam in it on 27th Sept 2011. May upload the video. The water was very cold and the water flow into the top pool too fierce to permit diving the arch.
Roushahenry 4 months ago
Think I know what to treat myself to on my birthday!!!! : )
goatboyify 7 months ago
I can't wait to be back home <3
shybloodlover 7 months ago
Just come back from Skye .... beautiful, magical !
1602katie 8 months ago
love this video..skye looks amazing
funkykid 8 months ago
I will be there in two weeks time when my exams are over!
joolsner 9 months ago
Beautiful video... Would love to know what the music is also... Sounds like icelandic band called Amiina... beautiful.
quasiozzy 11 months ago