About this road
The A708 from Moffat past the Grey Mare's Tail waterfall, Loch of the Lowes and St Mary's Loch, through the Yarrow valley to Selkirk.
Ride notes
- Exposed upland
- Livestock on the road
- Visitors parking at Grey Mare's Tail
Green lanes
Holloway doesn't map green lanes in Scotland. Scotland's access law is different from England and Wales: the right to roam doesn't cover motor vehicles, and there's no byway system like England's. So this road is here for the tarmac only.
Fuel along the way
- Esso0.0 km in
- Gulf0.0 km in
- Hillside Service Station, TD7 4BA53 km in
Distances are measured from the Moffat end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- A702 Dalveen Pass37 km away
- Carter Bar55 km away
- A712 Queen's Way (Newton Stewart to Crocketford)75 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.