Grey Mare’s Tail

One of the most beautiful waterfalls in the UK, Grey Mare’s Tail drops 60 meters into the Moffat Water Valley. Glacial erosion over millions of years produced this striking upland scenery, which continues up steep slopes past the waterfall to the lovely Loch Skeen. The peaks of Lochcraig Head, Mid Craig, and White Coomb (821m) tower over the loch, offering breath-taking vistas that reach as far as the Lake District and Northumberland to the south.

Wildlife enthusiasts flock to Grey Mare's Tail to observe the uncommon upland plants, peregrine falcons, ring ouzels, feral goats, and, if they're fortunate, ospreys fishing in the loch. The vendace, one of Britain's rarest freshwater fish, may also be found in Loch Skeen.

The region has a long human history, at least going back to the Iron Age. Covenanters utilized Watch Knowe as a vantage point in the valley to watch out for government forces during the 17th century. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the UK.

Location: Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK