In Brief
A satisfying gentle walk past the Greymares tail waterfall and around a pretty loch.
Walk Start Point
This walk can be reached from either Moffat (8 mins away) or Selkirk (22 mins) on the A708.The best place to start is at the National Heritage car park (GR:NT186145) (be sure to have change for the parking). A visit to the nearby National Heritage office is a good idea before setting off, where you can see the varieties of wildlife you might spot during your walk. They even have CCTV footage of a peregrine's nest, and if you're lucky you may see some chicks, dependant on the time of year.
Walk description
From the car park, take the path up the side of the Greymares Tail. This path is manmade in parts, but it is advisable to stay on it at all times, and it is easier to walk up than down (particular caution is recommended during the latter). It starts off steeply, but soon levels out to a gentle slope with good views of the waterfalls. Within 30 minutes of leaving the car park you arrive at Loch Skeene which feeds the waterfall, a great spot for a break to enjoy the views of the loch and surrounding hills (GR: NT174160). Although there is not a marked path, there is a very enjoyable walk round the loch. Wearing walking boots is advised as this area is always wet underfoot, and take care when crossing the river.
If you are properly equipped you can extend this walk, by walking the horseshoe above the loch. This will take in Firthybrig Head (7763) (GR: NT 158173) and Lochcraig Head (801) (GR: NT167177).
Transport Arrangements
If you are on a Border Walking Guided Walk, transport will be arranged for you.
If you are making your own travel arrangements, it is recommended that you travel by car if possible as local public transport is infrequent.
However if this is not possible, contact traveline (tel: 0870 608 2 608) for impartial information on all forms of public transport. Maps
Ordnance Survey Landranger Sheet 79, although carrying sheets 78 and 73 as well would be recommended for safety. Buy these maps online: Landranger 79, 78 and 73.
Further Information for Walkers
facilities in Selkirk
facilities in Moffat
Guided Trips
To enquire about a guided trip on this route or walking holidays in the area, please contact us.
Other Walks in the Scottish Borders
The details in all our walks are periodically updated but if you discover changes in routes or have any problems please get in touch. Please take sensible safety precautions.
Contributor Info
This walk was contributed by Stuart Ruffell. Please feel free to contribute your own favourite walks, pictures etc.
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