St Mary's Loch – St Mary's Loch loop from St Mary's Loch

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St Mary's Loch – St Mary's Loch loop from St Mary's Loch

Moderate

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St Mary's Loch – St Mary's Loch loop from St Mary's Loch

02:39

10.1km

70m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10 m

Loch of the Lowes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep your eyes open for the ospreys

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35 m

Glen Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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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228 m

Loch of the Lowes

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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543 m

St Mary's Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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737 m

St Mary's Loch

Highlight • Natural

St Mary's Loch is a large body of water in the Southern Uplands. The Southern Upland long distance trail runs along the southern shore and the A708 runs along the northern shore.

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1.51 km

March Wood

Highlight • Trail

March Wood is a community woodland in the Yarrow Valley sitting on west the bank of St Mary’s loch and stretching along the fringe of Bowerhope Law and located along …

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2.82 km

St Mary's Loch

Lake

5.09 km

This stunning section of the Southern Upland Way takes you right along St Mary’s Loch, the largest natural lake in the Scottish Borders. Surrounded by a ring of hills, its crystal-clear waters reflect the rolling landscape wonderfully.

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9.71 km

Tibbie Shiels Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

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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