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

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Manor, Stobo And Lyne

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

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

03:55

43.2km

830m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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9.73 km

Gravel Road with View of Cows

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Some of the best gravel I've seen in the borders. Great fun downhill, might be a bit boring on the way up

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19.0 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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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 where William Wallace—a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence—and his allies grouped before raiding English settlements nearby. These days, the loch is a very picturesque and peaceful place to hike around.

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23.8 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

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 more famous neighbour, St Mary’s Loch. You get a lovely view over the loch from this position and there is also a cafe nearby.

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24.2 km

Loch of the Lowes

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Keep your eyes open for the ospreys

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24.3 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 happy to help you. There are loos too as well as public loos outside, plenty of parking and outdoor seating, plus it's really popular with motorbikers and cyclists alike.

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30.7 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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43.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

11.2 km

8.82 km

5.19 km

2.92 km

Surfaces

24.2 km

11.2 km

5.73 km

2.14 km

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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

Gravel Road with View of Cows

St Mary's Loch

St Mary's Loch

Tibbie Shiels Campsite

Loch of the Lowes

Loch of the Lowes

Glen Cafe

Megget to Manor Water Traverse

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