The Top 20 Lakes in Scottish Borders
Looking to visit the best lakes in Scottish Borders? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Scottish Borders’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Eyemouth is a historic little fishing town 5 miles (8 km) north of the England/Scotland border. Fishing here dates back to the 13th century and the harbour remains active. As …
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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 …
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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 …
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The small lake is not directly accessible, but is beautifully situated. We were able to observe a pair of swans here.
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March Wood is a community woodland in the Yarrow Valley sitting on west the bank of St Mary’s loch and stretching along the fringe of Bowerhope Law and located along …
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The Talla Reservoir is an earth work dam which traps the Talla Water. It opened in 1905 to increase the water supplies for the expanding city of Edinburgh.
The reservoir …
The reservoir …
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North Esk Reservoir is an easy 5k walk from Carlops village. You can park your car in the village and choose one of the two main paths or do a …
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Baddinsgill Reservoir is a charming little reservoir that rests peacefully in a picturesque valley along Thieves' Road, within the Pentland Hills.
It's the perfect location to catch your breath and enjoy a picnic amongst some of Scotland's finest scenery.
It's the perfect location to catch your breath and enjoy a picnic amongst some of Scotland's finest scenery.
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Causeway crossing the Alemoor Loch (reservoir), expanded in the 1960's. Keep a keen eye out for the chimney pots of the flooded farmhouse when the water levels are low.
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Portmore Reservoir is a hidden gem with some beautiful landscape, forests, hills and glen walk towards Eddleston. Intermediate paths with some steep parts and steady footwear are recommended.
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