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The Top 11 Gorges In South Scotland

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 11

to choose from In South Scotland. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure In South Scotland.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Green Cleugh Valley

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Green Cleugh is a valley in the Pentlands, a range of hills to the South-West of Edinburgh. They stretch for about 20 miles (32 kilometers) with twelve peaks, mostly over …

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Maiden's Cleugh

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Good old gravely climb (cleugh means: a steep valley or ravine)

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Crichope Linn Gorge and Waterfall

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Crichope Linn is a fantastic gorge and waterfall located near Thornhill. There is an undulating trail that follows the gorge and you are free to explore as far as it …

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Logan Burn Valley

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The views from the side of Logan Burn here just below the Pinnacle are just simply super nice. You have the view of nearby Loganlee Reservoir to the northeast, and …

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Bogle Hole Cove

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Bogle Hole is a breathtaking secluded cove situated nearby to Gutcher's Isle and Bells Isle. If you have time, wander down onto the sand and explore this rocky breach.

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Ballochmyle Viaduct

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Ballochmyle Viaduct is the highest railway viaduct in Britain that is still in use today. The bridge, which is 169 feet (52 m) high, was built in the 1840s. Today, …

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Ayr Gorge Woodlands

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Ayr Gorge Woodlands is a stunning nature reserve that is one of the most important habitats in Ayrshire for invertebrates, plants, fungi and bats. The ancient woodland spans a steep …

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Soonhope Glen

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Look out for the eccentric small chalets at the bottom of Soonhope Burn. They were mainly built in the post-war period by ex servicemen and their families to use as …

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Craigmechan Scar Gorge and Waterfall

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Took the path up from the fisheries, close to the junction with the SUW you are welcomed with the sight of Craigmechan Scar, a beautiful natural gorge with a waterfall.

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Craigmichen Scar and Selcoth Burn

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Along the path following Selcoth Burn, walkers will reach Craigmichen Scar, a beautiful natural gorge with a waterfall. It don't quite think it gets better in the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. Incredible!

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The Top 11 Gorges In South Scotland

Green Cleugh Valley

Maiden's Cleugh

Crichope Linn Gorge and Waterfall

Logan Burn Valley

Bogle Hole Cove

Ballochmyle Viaduct

Ayr Gorge Woodlands

Soonhope Glen

Craigmechan Scar Gorge and Waterfall

Craigmichen Scar and Selcoth Burn

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