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'''Grey Mare's Tail''' is a hanging valley waterfall by which the Tail Burn falls {{convert|60|m|ft|0|x}} down [[Bran Law]] in [[Dumfriesshire]]. | '''Grey Mare's Tail''' is a hanging valley waterfall by which the [[Tail Burn]] falls {{convert|60|m|ft|0|x}} down [[Bran Law]] in [[Dumfriesshire]]. | ||
The burn flows out of [[Loch Skeen]] and tumbles down the dale in a series of spectacular cascades, whose white, wispy water gives it the name "Grey Mare's Tail" from its appearance. At the bottom of the waterfall the Tail Burn, flowing under the A708, joins the valley that drains several burns of these hills to form the [[Moffat Water]]. | The burn flows out of [[Loch Skeen]] and tumbles down the dale in a series of spectacular cascades, whose white, wispy water gives it the name "Grey Mare's Tail" from its appearance. At the bottom of the waterfall the Tail Burn, flowing under the A708, joins the valley that drains several burns of these hills to form the [[Moffat Water]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:57, 9 March 2015
Grey Mare's Tail is a hanging valley waterfall by which the Tail Burn falls 197 feet down Bran Law in Dumfriesshire.
The burn flows out of Loch Skeen and tumbles down the dale in a series of spectacular cascades, whose white, wispy water gives it the name "Grey Mare's Tail" from its appearance. At the bottom of the waterfall the Tail Burn, flowing under the A708, joins the valley that drains several burns of these hills to form the Moffat Water.
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.
Outside links
- Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve - National Trust for Scotland