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Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall – Loch Skeen loop from Southern Uplands

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Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall – Loch Skeen loop from Southern Uplands

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Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall – Loch Skeen loop from Southern Uplands

03:56

9.70km

580m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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439 m

Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

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First glance at the tremendous Grey Mare's Tail waterfall.

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969 m

Catch the tumbling Grey Mare's Tail in action at this fantastic viewpoint on the way to Loch Skeen. The falls plunge to 60m being one of the UK's highest, and the dramatic backdrop of Scotland's unique landscapes makes it one of the most beautiful indeed!

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1.34 km

River Crossing

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be aware that the route takes you to a point where you have a very slippy crossing across the river, good shoes are an essential

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2.38 km

Loch Skeen

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The Gray Mare's Tail leads to Loch Skeen. Very boggy up here. Waterproof shoes advantageous. Unfortunately there is no direct way around this lake.

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4.81 km

View of Loch Skeen from Lochcraig Head

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Best way to view the Loch is from above. Beware there is a lot of bog down there.

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5.02 km

View of Loch Skeen

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The climb wasn't entirely without problems! Still nice to walk, even if you sometimes have to look for the way ;) with a wonderful panorama

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7.58 km

Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

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Very nice way right by the waterfall along up to Loch Skeen.
Waterproof footwear is recommended, as the trail is partly boggy and lateral streams run across the path.

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9.44 km

The Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

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The Grey Mare's Tail is a spectacular 60 foot (18m) waterfall on Tail Burn.

The path used to visit the falls is short but steep in some sections, as you walk higher you get better views of the falls. If you fancy it, the walk past the waterfall and up to Loch Skeen is excellent.

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9.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.00 km

4.37 km

254 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

3.77 km

1.23 km

264 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 15 May

11°C

-2°C

87 %

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Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall

River Crossing

Loch Skeen

View of Loch Skeen from Lochcraig Head

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The Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

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