Grey Mares Tail Waterfall, Moffat
A hike up past the spectacular Gray Mare's Tail waterfall to the remote and tranquil Loch Skeen
Description
Start : Grey Mare's Tail car park. Grid ref. NT 18607 14501
(S/E) From Grey Mare's Tail car park, follow the footpath north.
(1) Keep right (E) to cross the footbridge over the Tail Burn.
Follow the path up the steep hillside with the burn on your left-hand side, passing several spectacular waterfalls as you go. You should be walking in a general NW direction.
(2) After approx 2km of uphill walking, you will arrive on the banks of Loch Skeen.
Return via the same route back to Gray Mare's Tail car park (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 232 m - Grey Mare's Tail car park
- 1 : km 0.13 - alt. 242 m - Footbridge
- 2 : km 2.28 - alt. 513 m - Loch Skeen
- S/E : km 4.53 - alt. 230 m - Grey Mare's Tail car park
Useful Information
Start : Grey Mare's Tail car park. Grid ref. NT 18607 14501
Transport
Grey Mare's Tail car park, just off A708 near Moffat (chargeable)
Terrain
Uneven ground with lots of uphill walking. Steep drops beside the path.
More walks and information at Gillian's walks here.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
During the walk or to do/see around
- Grey Mare's Tail waterfall - one of the UK's highest waterfalls, plunges 60m into the glen below
- Loch Skeen - source of the waterfall
- Town of Moffat near by - cafes, restaurants, shops, accommodation
