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Devil's Beef Tub

Moffat, Scotland

A deep hollow where reivers hid stolen cattle, viewed from a lay-by on the A701.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
15 min

A glacial hollow where Border reivers once hid cattle. A lay-by on the A701 gives a view down into it, and the Annandale Way passes by.

Good to know

  • Free
  • Stop at the lay-by
Best time
Clear day
Getting there
Lay-by on the A701
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs welcome

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