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Easy hikes and walks In South Scotland

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Exploring South Scotland on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks In South Scotland. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. 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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2. Castle Loch loop

4.84km

01:14

10m

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

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3. Cornish Loch loop

5.56km

01:33

110m

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

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4. Maclellan's Castle to Saint Mary's Isle loop

6.88km

01:45

20m

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

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5. Yaster Castle & Gifford Water loop from Gifford Town

7.16km

01:56

100m

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

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6. Neidpath Castle & Old Manor Bridge loop on the River Tweed from Peebles

6.13km

01:41

100m

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

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7. River Tweed and Melrose Abbey loop — Roxburghshire

6.40km

01:40

50m

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

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8. Moffat riverside loop

4.75km

01:13

20m

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

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9. Strathaven Waterfall loop

5.58km

01:31

80m

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

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10. Mabie forest loop

6.84km

01:54

130m

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

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Easy hikes and walks In South Scotland

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

2. Castle Loch loop

3. Cornish Loch loop

4. Maclellan's Castle to Saint Mary's Isle loop

5. Yaster Castle & Gifford Water loop from Gifford Town

6. Neidpath Castle & Old Manor Bridge loop on the River Tweed from Peebles

7. River Tweed and Melrose Abbey loop — Roxburghshire

8. Moffat riverside loop

9. Strathaven Waterfall loop

10. Mabie forest loop

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