Grey Mare's Tail
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Grey Mare's Tail is a 60 metres (196.9 ft) hanging valley waterfall near to Moffat
in southern Scotland. The fall is produced by the Tail Burn flowing from Loch Skeen
cascading into the Moffat Water in the lower valley below.
The surrounding area forms the Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve, owned by the National Trust for Scotland
. The footpath from the valley floor up to Loch Skeen is one of the more popular walks in the area. Parking is also provided.
Moffat
Moffat is a former burgh and spa town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, lying on the River Annan, with a population of around 2,500. The most notable building in the town is the Moffat House Hotel, designed by John Adam...
in southern Scotland. The fall is produced by the Tail Burn flowing from Loch Skeen
Loch Skeen
Loch Skeen is a loch in Dumfries and Galloway in the south of Scotland. It is located about 10 miles to the north-east of Moffat and feeds the 60-metre high Grey Mare's Tail waterfall...
cascading into the Moffat Water in the lower valley below.
The surrounding area forms the Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve, owned by the National Trust for Scotland
National Trust for Scotland
The National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, commonly known as the National Trust for Scotland describes itself as the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to...
. The footpath from the valley floor up to Loch Skeen is one of the more popular walks in the area. Parking is also provided.