Grey Mare's Tail to White Coomb

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
11.27 kms	04:00 (hrs:mins)	600 metres	Explorer 330: Moffat & St Mary's Loch

Description

This walk is one of the most dramatic in the area. It starts in the Grey Mare's Tail car park. During the spring there is a small temporary building in the car park which houses a CCTV set up to observe the peregrine falcons which nest on the craigs. The walk takes you over one of Scotland's highest waterfalls (61m/200ft) so a steady nerve is useful, but it is well worth the spectacular views into the churning abyss below. Above the galloping waters of the Mare's Tail can be found a hidden glen, high above Moffatdale, formed by White Coomb (821m/2696ft) and Lochcraig Head with the little jewel of Loch Skene cradled between them. The route leads up over the tops around Loch Skene. Given fair weather it promises views of the Lake District (60 miles) to the south, the Eildons to the east and Criffell down on the Solway coast. A truly classic walk.

Access Info

The walk starts from the Grey Mare's Tail car park 10 miles North East of the pretty town of Moffat on the A708 to Selkirk, with easy access from M74. There is no public transport.