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Black Loch Car Park – Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall loop from Minnigaff

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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Cree Valley

Black Loch Car Park – Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall loop from Minnigaff

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Black Loch Car Park – Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall loop from Minnigaff

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2.45km

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2025

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50 m

Black Loch Car Park

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This is a useful car park at thecend of a 1km gravel track off the main A712. The car park gives access to the Black Loch and the hills around.

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804 m

The Eye (The Needle) Sculpture at Black Loch

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EYE (The Needle)

A cone of quarry tiles are set on the banks of the Black Loch. There is a small aperture representing the eye of the needle.
Made by Colin Rose in 1999

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1.41 km

Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall

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The falls are hidden from the road and car park. A small path takes you to the falls about 15 meters high. Walkers should be careful not to stop at the Buck Loup, another waterfall further downstream.

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2.45 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.05 km

278 m

118 m

Surfaces

1.68 km

648 m

118 m

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