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Grey Mare's Tail & White Coomb

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Overview

High Walk.

White Coomb is a Donald  / Corbett and the highest of the Moffat hills. The path ascends steeply up the tail burn to reach the amazing Grey Mare's Tail waterfall there is a stony path to Loch Skeen then moorland paths which can be boggy in places, there is also a steep descent and one or two water crossings.

Sunday, 2 June 2024
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.7km / 7.9mi
Ascent:
770m / 2526ft
Type:
circular

Local Walk Grade B

Walk by private bus. Numbers will be restricted.
NOTE:  If you wish to book a place on the bus for this Sunday walk,  please text
Hilda - 07879 271650 from 6pm on Monday 27th May 2024, and remember to include
your name in text.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 76034 74572
Nearest postcode:
G67 1EW
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Start time:
9:00 am

Travel to start of walk by private bus. Pick up points in Cumbernauld: 8:50am - Craiglinn Roundabout Bus Stop 8:55am - Condorrat Main Road Bus Stop. 9.00 am - Meet at Fleming House car park, Tryst Rd, Cumbernauld (see map) **** Bus back at Cumbernauld approximately 6pm. ****

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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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