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St Mary's Loch loop

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St Mary's Loch loop

Moderate

4.7

(14)

127

hikers

St Mary's Loch loop

03:32

13.4km

120m

Hiking

The St Mary's Loch loop offers a moderate hike through the picturesque Yarrow Valley, covering 8.3 miles (13.4 km) with an elevation gain of 377 feet (115 metres). You can expect to complete this route in about 3 hours and 31 minutes. As you hike, you will enjoy expansive views…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.96 km

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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4.50 km

St Mary's Loch

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

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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9.65 km

Dryhope Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

A ruined tower that has had a steel spiral staircase fitted inside so you can reach the top of the ancient building and admire the view. A great idea to blend the modern steel structure to the tower.

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

3.35 km

2.66 km

2.62 km

619 m

252 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

3.53 km

2.86 km

252 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

11°C

1°C

40 %

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Trail Reviews

Tim Hardman

September 18, 2024, St Mary's loch loop

Absolutely brilliant weather for breathtaking scenery in the beautiful Scottish Boarders. St Marys Loch is a 13 k loop but we added the view from the hill above the St Marys graveyard ( because of the nice day and we got a bit lost on the way down so don't follow that bit) theres a great cafe at the end where you get the most freindly welcome and superb coffee)

Simon Clew

October 1, 2023, A loop of St Mary's Loch short

Starting and finishing at the carpark at point B. Lots of helpful signage now so very little on the actual A708. Footpaths alongside.

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