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Feb 17, 2025
The walk up to the top of the waterfall has been looked after we'll and is very accessible. The scenery is stunning! Very cold and frosty with snow up the top which made the lake beautiful. Prope…Full review by crearer
Feb 9, 2025
Dramatic scenery but sadly over grazed by sheep. I don't think it can be called a nature reserve while being grazed by sheep. Grazing has stopped the recovery of native plants and trees, and there fo…Full review by Chris M
Sep 3, 2024
You can park in the car park (£4) and view the waterfall from the bottom or climb up to Loch Skeen at the top. This is a pretty tough walk - steep and a little scary at times as it would be easy to s…Full review by Bluebell_Wood
Hi there, I was wondering would it be possible be access this location by some form public transport (e.g. by bus or taxi or hire a driver) from the town of Moffat? We would be passing by Moffat during out travels (by bus); Would love to visit the Grey Mare's Tail during the day but will probably not have access to a car. Alternatively, would it be possible to rent a bike and cycle to the location entrance and have a place to store the bicycles while we climb? Would appreciate any advice and thank you!
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Hi, there isn't a bus service down the Yarrow Valley so I would suggest a taxi from Moffat. I don't think it would be too expensive. The only alternative I can think of would be to …
Hi, there isn't a bus service down the Yarrow Valley so I would suggest a taxi from Moffat. I don't think it would be too expensive. The only alternative I can think of would be to hire bikes but I don't know of any hire shops in Moffat. Moffat is only a small town with very little in the way of "activity shops". The best way would be to take a taxi and ask the driver to come back at a specific time, thus reducing the cost. The walk up the waterfall and on to Megget Reservoir would take about 2/3 hours, it is quite steep and rough under foot so be careful. If you can hire bikes it would be safe enough to leave them padlocked to a fence post. If the weather is bad DON'T even attempt it!!! Good luck, it is a beautiful spot on a good day.
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