Dob's Craig

About Dob's Craig

Rising above the spectacular Grey Mare's Tail waterfall, this rugged shoulder of the Moffat Hills borders the Ettrick range with a precipitous, craggy character. It serves as a dramatic vantage point, overlooking the deep glacial trench of the Tail Burn and the dark, post-glacial waters of nearby Loch Skene.

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• •The name originates from Halbert Dobson, a 17th-century Covenanter who hid from government forces in the nearby ravines. Local legend tells of 'Hab Dob' and his companion Davide Dun dodging dragoons by hiding in the steep, inaccessible 'linns' that carve through these hillsides.
• •The summit provides a clear, plunging view across the Moffat Water valley towards the long, grassy ridge of Bodesbeck Law, highlighting the transition from the rugged crags of the Grey Mare's Tail area to the rolling Ettrick hills beyond.
• •Nearby Dob's Linn is a site of international geological importance; it was chosen as the world’s 'Golden Spike' to mark the boundary between the Ordovician and Silurian periods, thanks to its exceptional fossil record of graptolites.
• •Navigating the approach from the glen floor offers a swift reminder that Scottish hill metres are earned differently than others; the initial ascent is steep enough to ensure your calves are fully awake before you even reach the first plateau.