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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Manor, Stobo And Lyne

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

Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Manor, Stobo And Lyne

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

Hard

5

riders

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

03:32

43.1km

830m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.31 km for 870 m

Waypoints

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4.31 km

Windy Neese Berm Track

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A little faff over wet ground to get to the start of possibly the best steep berm track in the area. It really is that good 😉

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2

7.26 km

Long Descent on Dirt Road

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A fast downhill with some sharp corners, your brakes should be red hot by the time you reach the bottom.

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18.9 km

St Mary's Loch

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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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23.7 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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23.9 km

St Mary's Loch

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

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24.0 km

Loch of the Lowes

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Keep your eyes open for the ospreys

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24.0 km

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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30.5 km

Megget to Manor Water Traverse

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Challenging climb then Great decent into Manor Water. A little boggy in places.

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43.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

11.3 km

8.13 km

5.88 km

3.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

11.3 km

3.59 km

3.45 km

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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