Donald · Southern Uplands
White Coomb
The highest of the Moffat Hills, sitting above the Grey Mare's Tail waterfall. A brilliant winter outing on a list usually thought of as gentle.
Quick facts
- Height
- 821m/ 2693ft
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 690 m
- Time
- 4.5 hrs
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5
- Grid ref
- NT163150
- Parking
- DG10 9LR
- Nearest city
- Moffat
Standard route
Path from the NTS Grey Mare's Tail car park, climbing past the waterfall to Loch Skeen, then up the steep grass slopes to the summit dome.
Terrain
Good path to the loch. Steep grassy ascent above. Pathless on the summit plateau.
In winter
Gets full winter conditions in cold spells. Cornices form on the lee edges.
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 35m
- Edinburgh1h 20m
OS maps: OS Explorer 330