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Moffat's Boating Pond Mystery: Three Years Dry
18 Jul
Summary
- Moffat's popular Victorian boating pond has been dry for three years.
- Repeated repairs have failed to stop baffling water loss from the pond.
- The dry pond impacts tourism and businesses in the town of Moffat.
The popular Victorian boating pond in the tourist town of Moffat has been out of use for approximately three years. Despite various repair efforts after a section of its wall collapsed during significant flooding in the winter of 2022, the pond continues to lose water, leaving experts puzzled.
Once a vibrant spot for brightly colored pedal boats, the pond is now a dry, rubble-filled area. This has caused considerable frustration among residents and visitors, particularly as Moffat's economy relies heavily on tourism. The absence of this key attraction has been keenly felt, with concerns that visitors are now bypassing the town.
Dumfries and Galloway Council, which manages the park, acknowledges the situation and is committed to finding a long-term solution. Following a refill in April 2025 that still showed water escape, specialist assessments were conducted. A new report is now being prepared to determine the exact cause of the ongoing leakage and to establish potential reopening timelines.
