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Grey Mare's Tail

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland · Moffat, DG10 9LH

Grey Mare's Tail is a garden, park & outdoor in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceFree entry
Free entry; special exhibitions, parking and extras may be charged.
Best time to goDry days in spring and summer; the path is steep in places.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek.
Best agesAll ages
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsDramatic waterfall near Moffat run by the National Trust for Scotland; a short walk to the viewpoint, longer climb to Loch Skeen.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Prices and tips here are estimates. Check the venue's website before you go.

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