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Great spot for kayaking and paddle boarding 👌

The Devil’s Beef Tub climb from Moffat is a long, scenic ascent into the Southern Uplands, averaging 5% over 7 km with sections reaching 10%. The wide, smooth road rises steadily through a dramatic natural amphitheatre of hills, offering expansive views and a consistent gradient ideal for pacing. With little shelter, wind can be a major factor—especially near the top. The climb never gets too steep, but it’s relentless, so settle into a rhythm early. Reaching the summit delivers a peaceful, windswept high point in the heart of the Borders.

And it is always windy up on the moor road and most of the times it is a brisk head wind, regardless of if you go south or north. The wind always knows you are coming and switches direction to greet you in the face. 😉😳☺️😰

The A708 follows the northern shore of St Mary's Loch, the largest natural body of water in the Scottish Boarders. It's an A road and people do drive fast, but it's never that busy, so It's a fun ride with great views. The loch takes its name from the chapel that once stood on the northern shore. The chapel has gone, but the graveyard remains.

Gladhouse Reservoir, at 460 acres (186 hectares), is the largest freshwater area in the Lothians. The views from this little inlet are particularly nice into the middle of the reservoir, and the roads are super good. On a good day, this is a proper little tree lined paradise to cycle through.

A couple of Km's of climbing. Unpleasant as you switch-back left into Temple, yet perfectly do-able. Temple itself is a pretty, wee village (Large cars parked all around suggest that it's become a bolt-hole for the well-to-do), although you'll probably want to get to the top before you stop for a photo.

Beautiful loch and there's a cafe nearby.

Nowhere near as gruelling as the name would suggest