Grey Mare's Tail and Loch Skeen
Glasgow
Grey Mare's Tail and Loch Skeen is a dog friendly walk to one of Scotland's most spectacular waterfalls and the beautiful mountain loch that feeds it. The 60m cascade of the Grey Mare's Tail is visible from the road, but the walk climbs a well constructed path alongside the falls to reach Loch Skeen, ringed by craggy hillsides in a dramatic corrie setting.
Dogs should be kept under close control on the steep path beside the falls, where the drop into the ravine is severe. Once at Loch Skeen the terrain opens out and dogs can explore more freely. The path is good but steep, and care is needed above the gorge in wet or icy conditions. The NTS car park on the A708 between Moffat and Selkirk has a seasonal information trailer with webcam of nesting peregrines. A parking charge applies.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 5.3 km (3.3 miles)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Duration
- 2 hr 30 min
- Walk Type
- Waterfall, Lake
- Route Type
- Out and Back
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- NTS seasonal information trailer at the car park; no cafe or toilets.
- Parking
- NTS car park on A708 between Moffat and Selkirk; parking charge applies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grey Mare's Tail and Loch Skeen dog friendly?
Grey Mare's Tail and Loch Skeen is a dog friendly walk with a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Dogs are welcome on the path up to the falls and beyond to Loch Skeen, which sits in a stunning mountain corrie managed by the National Trust for Scotland.
Can dogs be off lead at Grey Mare's Tail and Loch Skeen?
Dogs should be kept under close control on the steep path beside the falls, where there's a severe drop into the ravine below. Once you reach Loch Skeen the landscape opens up considerably, giving dogs more freedom to explore.
What should I know before visiting Grey Mare's Tail and Loch Skeen with my dog?
The path is well constructed but steep, and extra care is needed near the gorge in wet or icy conditions. There are no toilets or café on site, just a seasonal NTS information trailer in the car park, so come prepared. Parking is at the NTS car park on the A708 between Moffat and Selkirk, and a parking charge applies.
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