Walks and hikes around South Scotland offer a rich mixture of landscapes, from rolling hills to rugged coastlines. This region presents a variety of outdoor experiences, with forests covering a …

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1. Carnethy Hill & Scald Law loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

13.0km

04:43

500m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Loch Skeen return via Grey Mare's Tail

4.63km

02:03

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Loch Trool loop

9.85km

02:40

140m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Turnhouse Hill & Glencorse Reservoir loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

8.24km

02:52

290m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5. St Abb's Head & Mire Loch loop from Northfield

5.66km

01:34

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Loch Trool to Merrick return

12.9km

04:42

820m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Capelaw Hill, Allermuir Hill & Castlelaw Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

11.0km

03:19

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Scald Law, the Kips & Glencorse Reservoir loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

18.1km

06:10

580m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. The Grey Mare's Tail, Loch Skeen & White Coomb loop — Southern Uplands

12.4km

04:42

680m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10. Eildon Hills & Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

9.19km

02:59

410m

400m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes In South Scotland

1. Carnethy Hill & Scald Law loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

2. Loch Skeen return via Grey Mare's Tail

3. Loch Trool loop

4. Turnhouse Hill & Glencorse Reservoir loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

5. St Abb's Head & Mire Loch loop from Northfield

6. Loch Trool to Merrick return

7. Capelaw Hill, Allermuir Hill & Castlelaw Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

8. Scald Law, the Kips & Glencorse Reservoir loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

9. The Grey Mare's Tail, Loch Skeen & White Coomb loop — Southern Uplands

10. Eildon Hills & Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

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