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Walk 2006 - Grey Mare's Tail & White Coomb

County/Area   Dumfries and Galloway
AuthorSimon Tweedie
Length8.0 miles / 13 km
Ascent2180 feet / 661 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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This hill walk in the Southern Uplands of Scotland includes some wild terrain. The route includes White Coomb and three other summits in a circular walk. Also included is a visit to Grey Mare's Tail waterfall.

Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet 330
OS LandrangerSheet 79

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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