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

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

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

01:32

21.6km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 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

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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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4.37 km

View of St Mary’s Loch from the A708

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The A708 follows the northern shore of St Mary's Loch, the largest natural body of water in the Scottish Boarders. It's an A road and people do drive fast, but …

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10.0 km

The Gordon Arms

Highlight • Pub

Not much else around this area so take advantage if you’re passing.

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11.9 km

B709 Through Altrieve Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

watch out for sheep

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21.1 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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21.1 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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21.4 km

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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21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

6.38 km

4.92 km

156 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

5.03 km

278 m

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

11°C

1°C

52 %

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

Loch of the Lowes

Glen Cafe

View of St Mary’s Loch from the A708

The Gordon Arms

B709 Through Altrieve Valley

St Mary's Loch

Tibbie Shiels Campsite

Loch of the Lowes

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