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Ettrick And Yarrow

Loch of the Lowes – St Mary's Loch loop from St Mary's Loch

Hard

5.0

(2)

7

hikers

Loch of the Lowes – St Mary's Loch loop from St Mary's Loch

06:56

24.0km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

10 m

Loch of the Lowes

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Keep your eyes open for the ospreys

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2

35 m

Glen Cafe

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Fantastic food and very generous, you're sure to have a good meal at the Glen Cafe! There's a huge selection (almost too much) and the wonderful staff will be really …

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3

102 m

St Mary's Loch

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Great cafe here for a quick resupply point along the SUW.

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4

274 m

Loch of the Lowes

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Loch of the Lowes is a wonderfully-picturesque stretch of water surrounded by a ring of rolling hills. It is separated by a small stretch of land from its larger and …

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5

13.3 km

Ettrick Valley

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6

15.3 km

Southern Upland Way: Scabcleuch Descent

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This trail contours gently downwards to the road at Scabcleuch as part of the Southern Uplands Way. It's not remotely technical but it can get fast in places - the …

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7

23.5 km

St Mary's Loch

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St Mary's Loch is set amidst the stunning scenery of the Yarrow Valley. The largest natural lake in the Scottish Borders, St Mary's edges the historic Ettrick Forest, a place …

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8

23.6 km

Tibbie Shiels Campsite

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Fantastic campsite with an impressive shower block! Very reasonable prices and friendly owners. Nice laid back feel. Contact the campsite directly to book.

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24.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

6.89 km

6.52 km

3.11 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

3.80 km

3.14 km

2.78 km

226 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Sunday 11 October

13°C

2°C

51 %

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