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Loch of the Lowes – St Mary's Loch loop from St Mary's Loch

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Loch of the Lowes – St Mary's Loch loop from St Mary's Loch

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Loch of the Lowes – St Mary's Loch loop from St Mary's Loch

04:30

47.0km

1,110m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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10 m

Loch of the Lowes

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Keep your eyes open for the ospreys

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12.1 km

Megget to Manor Water Traverse

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Challenging climb then Great decent into Manor Water. A little boggy in places.

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30.3 km

Long Descent on Dirt Road

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A fast downhill with some sharp corners, your brakes should be red hot by the time you reach the bottom.

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41.8 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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46.3 km

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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46.7 km

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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46.8 km

St Mary's Loch

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Great cafe here for a quick resupply point along the SUW.

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46.9 km

Glen Cafe

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Fantastic food and very generous, you're sure to have a good meal at the Glen Cafe! There's a huge selection (almost too much) and the wonderful staff will be really …

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47.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

8.45 km

7.42 km

3.55 km

3.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

8.71 km

3.96 km

3.60 km

2.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

20°C

7°C

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Loch of the Lowes – St Mary's Loch loop from St Mary's Loch

Loch of the Lowes

Megget to Manor Water Traverse

Long Descent on Dirt Road

St Mary's Loch

St Mary's Loch

Loch of the Lowes

St Mary's Loch

Glen Cafe

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