Grey Mare’s Tail Walk, Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, DG10 9LH
Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall
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Why it's Wildland
8.6A 60-metre waterfall drops from Loch Skeen into the Moffat Water valley, beneath steep upland slopes shaped by glacial erosion.
This is more than a waterfall viewpoint: the plunge leads into a dramatic glacial valley, with Loch Skeen and higher hill walks extending the experience into the uplands. Its scale and setting make it a strong destination, not just a roadside photo stop.
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The experience
Start with the waterfall and its valley setting. If conditions and your ability allow, continue on a walk towards Loch Skeen; check current route and safety information before setting off.
Things to do
View the 60-metre waterfall
Watch Grey Mare’s Tail plunge into the Moffat Water valley; the National Trust for Scotland describes it as one of the UK’s highest waterfalls.
Walk towards Loch Skeen
The National Trust for Scotland describes walks continuing past the waterfall towards Loch Skeen. Check current route and conditions before setting out.
Notice the glacial landscape
Look at the steep valley and slopes around the waterfall for the landforms shaped by glacial erosion.
Look out for upland birds and feral goats
The National Trust for Scotland advises visitors to keep an eye out for ospreys, ring ouzels, feral goats and nesting peregrine falcons; sightings are not guaranteed.
Make a day of it
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See the waterfall and valley
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Visit the waterfall viewpoint and take in its 60-metre drop into the Moffat Water valley.
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Continue uphill towards Loch Skeen
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If conditions, access and your ability allow, continue uphill from the waterfall towards Loch Skeen.
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Verified history
The supplied source describes the surrounding upland landscape as shaped by glacial erosion over millions of years. It provides no supported human-history account for the waterfall.
Hidden details
The waterfall’s name and shape — The National Trust for Scotland says the tall, thin line of white water makes it easy to see how the waterfall got its name.
Glacially shaped slopes — The reserve’s steep upland landscape and valley provide visible context for the glacial erosion described by the National Trust for Scotland.
When to go
· Check conditions before visiting; the supplied sources do not identify a best time of day.
The supplied evidence does not establish a seasonal peak. Weather and path conditions may affect an upland visit, so check current conditions before setting out.
Check the forecast and current path conditions before visiting. The supplied sources provide no detailed weather guidance.
What to look for
Look for the narrow white fall against the steep valley sides, the change in scale as the route climbs, and the glacially shaped landforms described by the National Trust for Scotland.
The story
Glacial landscape
Best time to go
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How long to spend
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Walkers · Photographers · Wildlife lovers
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- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Opening & access
A National Trust for Scotland nature reserve with walks and views of the waterfall. Check current access, conditions and entry information before visiting.
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Accessibility
The source row states that the entrance is not wheelchair accessible. Check current path conditions and access details before visiting.
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Around Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
