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The best walks and hikes around Blackhouse Forest

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Looking for some popular walks and hikes around Blackhouse Forest? Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful forest in Scottish Borders below. We present you with many hiking and walking trails around Blackhouse Forest — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going.

Last updated: October 26, 2025

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1. St Mary's Loch – Loch of the Lowes loop from Ettrick

10.4km

02:44

90m

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

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2. St Mary's Loch loop

13.4km

03:32

120m

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

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3. Wooden Bridge Over Stream – Glen House Gatehouse loop from Traquair

10.4km

02:55

210m

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

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4. Megget Reservoir – Broad Law Summit loop from Ettrick

26.4km

08:13

780m

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

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5. Glen House Gatehouse – Wooden Bridge Over Stream loop from Traquair

21.0km

06:11

610m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Blackhouse Forest

1. St Mary's Loch – Loch of the Lowes loop from Ettrick

2. St Mary's Loch loop

3. Wooden Bridge Over Stream – Glen House Gatehouse loop from Traquair

4. Megget Reservoir – Broad Law Summit loop from Ettrick

5. Glen House Gatehouse – Wooden Bridge Over Stream loop from Traquair

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