Devil's Beef Tub Walk
This circular walk follows a section of the waymarked Annandale Way from Moffat to the Devil's Beef Tub.
Starting in the charming town of Moffat, the route quickly immerses you in the rolling countryside of Dumfries and Galloway. As you ascend towards the Devil's Beef Tub, you are rewarded with expansive views over the Annandale Valley, framed by heather-clad hills and scattered woodlands. The lush pastures and meandering streams create a picturesque setting that changes with the seasons.
The Devil's Beef Tub itself is an impressive natural amphitheatre, formed by a deep hollow surrounded by steep hills. This striking geological feature was historically used by reivers to hide stolen cattle, giving it its evocative name. The area is rich in wildlife, with red grouse and skylarks often spotted in the moorland. You may also catch a glimpse of red deer on the hillsides or hear their calls during the rutting season in autumn.
Devil's Beef Tub Ordnance Survey Map 
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Devil's Beef Tub Open Street Map 
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Devil's Beef Tub OS Map 
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Devil's Beef Tub Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
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Photos
Viewpoint at the Devil's Beef Tub. The viewpoint gives some of the history of the Devil's Beef Tub. An earlier name for the hollow was 'Corrie of Annan'. In the 16th century, it was used by the Johnstones to hoard cattle stolen in predatory raids and it became known as the 'Beef Tub' or 'Marquis of Annandale's Beef Stand'.
Looking into the Devil's Beef Tub. The flora along the route includes heather, bilberry, and a variety of grasses that thrive on the upland terrain. In the lower areas, you might encounter wildflowers such as foxgloves and meadow buttercups in summer. The surrounding woodlands host a mix of deciduous trees, including birch and oak, providing shelter for a variety of bird species. Keep an eye out for buzzards circling overhead and smaller birds such as chiffchaffs and willow warblers flitting among the trees.
Devil's Beef Tub viewed from north
The monument to John Hunter at the Devil's Beef Tub.