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Black Loch Cone Monument – Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall loop from Poultrybuie Hill

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Cree Valley

Black Loch Cone Monument – Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall loop from Poultrybuie Hill

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Black Loch Cone Monument – Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall loop from Poultrybuie Hill

00:40

2.48km

30m

Hiking

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: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

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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2

817 m

The Eye Sculpture at Black Loch

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3

817 m

Black Loch Cone Monument

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This area has very chunky gravel

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4

833 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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5

1.43 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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2.48 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.25 km

922 m

313 m

Surfaces

1.78 km

586 m

119 m

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Monday 19 October

10°C

6°C

95 %

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