The Top 20 Lakes in the Southern Uplands Mountains
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Southern Uplands Mountains? 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 Southern Uplands Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Loch Trool
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This lake, surrounded by hills and munros, is like something out of a postcard - extremely picturesque! I was lucky enough to be wild camping here and was treated to …
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Loch of the Lowes
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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
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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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Raiders Road Gravel Track & Stroan Loch
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A fantastic Gravel track with some wonderful highlights to explore along the picturesque Stroan Loch
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Loch Dee
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Loch Dee is a small water popular with fishermen, which is also the source of the River Dee which flows to the east. It is featured on National Cycle Route …
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Loch Skeen
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The Gray Mare's Tail leads to Loch Skeen. Very boggy up here. Waterproof shoes advantageous. Unfortunately there is no direct way around this lake.
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March Wood
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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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Talla Reservoir
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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.
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Bruntis Loch
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Wonderful peaceful loch located in the heart of the forest. The scenery surrounding the loch is picturesque and makes for a great picnic spot.
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Clatteringshaws Loch
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Clatteringshaws Loch is a freshwater reservoir that was created by damming the Galloway River Dee as part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme. The dam is pretty cool and there …
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