The Top 10 Lakes around Ancrum
Looking to visit the best lakes around Ancrum? 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 Ancrum’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 9, 2025
The Haining Estate
Highlight • Forest
Currently (July 2019), new footpaths are being laid out around the loch and house. Parts may not yet be accessible or rather muddy due to construction vehicles.
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Faldonside Loch
Highlight • Lake
A very pretty loch between Faldonside and Upper Faldonside that you can enjoy from the track. This is just off the Borders Abbey Way trail, and you will be able …
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Ruberslaw Covert Pond
Highlight • Lake
The pond itself is perhaps not that much to look at, but the views from up here of the entire countryside from above (you will see the town of Hawick from up here) are very pleasant indeed.
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Lindean Loch
Highlight • Lake
Lindean Loch is a beautiful small loch that is now part of a nature reserve. It’s a lovely little spot for a wild swim and is situated next to a small car park.
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The Pot Loch
Highlight • Viewpoint
A lovely little loch quite literally straight out of Selkirk, with the views of Selkirk Hills to the east of you. Apparently, in this loch up to 1,000 birds roost at dusk in the reeds here!
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Lady Moss Loch
Highlight • Viewpoint
Lady Moss was originally a marsh area, but is now a small loch. Home to many birds! You will see both the Eildon Mid Hill and Eildon Wester Hill from …
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Caulshield Loch
Highlight • Lake
A small loch, wooded on its north shore and a great habitat for birdlife. Folklore records that the loch is home to a bogle in the shape of a 'water bull'.
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Dunhog Moss Nature Reserve
Highlight • Forest
Dunhog Moss is located right next to A7, and there is a car parking area, so it doesn't get more easily accessible than this! It is a nature reserve, just …
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Selkirk Hills Pond and Wetland
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Selkirk Hills area is managed by the community, with several paths maintained here. It's a lovely, green walk amongst gentle hills, and includes a rather gorgeous, marshy, left-to-be-a-bit-wild pond.
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Baron's Loch
Highlight • Lake
A very peaceful loch, easily accessible off the road. On a clear day, the reflections of the slopes in the water are remarkable. From the pond, you will also easily see The Waterloo Monument on Peniel Heugh in the distance.
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