Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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422 m

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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1.43 km

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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1.65 km

This stunning section of the Southern Upland Way takes you right along St Mary’s Loch, the largest natural lake in the Scottish Borders. Surrounded by a ring of hills, its crystal-clear waters reflect the rolling landscape wonderfully.

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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

2.96 km

2.65 km

2.15 km

323 m

248 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

3.76 km

2.65 km

248 m

Elevation

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Friday 28 November

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