Donald · Southern Uplands
White Coomb
The highest of the Moffat Hills, sitting above the Grey Mare's Tail waterfall and the hanging corrie holding Loch Skeen. A brilliant winter outing on a list usually thought of as gentle, with steep cornice-prone edges in cold weather.
Quick facts
- Height
- 821.6m/ 2696ft
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 690 m
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Grid ref
- NT163150
- Parking
- NT187144
- Nearest
- Moffat· Dumfries 43km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
grass moorland 65% · heather slopes 25% · rocky corrie edge 10%
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
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 35m
- Edinburgh1h 20m
OS maps: OS Explorer 330
Mobile signal: Good signal on summit; EE reliable. Prominent viewpoint above the Moffat Hills.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:41
- Sunset
- 21:42
- Civil dawn
- 03:46
- Civil dusk
- 22:37
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Around White Coomb on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
White Coomb — common questions
- How hard is White Coomb?
- White Coomb is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 11km with 690m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-5 hours. Terrain: Good path to the loch.
- Where do I park for White Coomb?
- Standard parking is at NT187144 near Moffat. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb White Coomb?
- The standard good-weather months for White Coomb are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up White Coomb?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on White Coomb?
- Good signal on summit; EE reliable. Prominent viewpoint above the Moffat Hills.
- Is White Coomb safe in winter?
- Gets full winter conditions in cold spells. Cornices form on the lee edges.