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Grey Mare's Tail exploration (₳/🐝+ walk)

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Overview

Departing from the NT car park NT18610 14495 at Grey Mare's Tail at 09:30

Walk will be led by Roger L.

The delightful ascent beside the waterfall takes us to Loch Skeen. Staying to the east of the loch we ascend Lochcraig Head and then follow the ridge route over Firthybrig Head, Donald's Cleuch Head, Firthhope Rigg, and White Coomb. The descent route will be determined by the water level in Tail Burn.

Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
899.2m / 2950ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NY 52698 29477
Nearest postcode:
CA10 2AL
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Departing Penrith Rugby Club at 08:00

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 18607 14502
Nearest postcode:
DG109LH
Start time:
9:30 am

Departing the car park at Grey Mare's waterfall at 09:30.

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