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Alemoor Loch – Alemoor Reservoir Bridge loop from Bowhill House

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Alemoor Loch – Alemoor Reservoir Bridge loop from Bowhill House

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Alemoor Loch – Alemoor Reservoir Bridge loop from Bowhill House

03:54

48.9km

980m

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: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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973 m

Upper Loch, Bowhill House Estate

Highlight • Viewpoint

This gorgeous little Loch on the Bowhill House Estate is a beautiful place to while away a few hours, walking or cycling along the shores and through the Beech forests …

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2.42 km

Pernassie Hill

Forest

7.93 km

Witchie Knowe

Mountain Pass

19.0 km

Old Stone Building (Potential Bothy)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This old disused building could be a potential bothy. The doorway was open. I did not look inside as I kept riding. It is located 10trs off the gravel track …

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24.3 km

Alemoor Loch

Highlight • Natural

Ale Water flows here into Alemoor Reservoir, and B711 here is a causeway that divides the reservoir into two parts. Very beautiful views straight from the road. Spot Alemoor Hill on the wooded slopes, north-west of the road.

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24.3 km

Alemoor Reservoir Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge goes over a narrower central section of Alemoor Reservoir. I thought the would be more sighs of human life here, but away from Hawick there are very few …

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33.5 km

Scenic View of the Rolling Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

All around these locations the landscape is hilly and scenic. The wind can be more apparent as there are not loads of tress in many sections. There were quite strong …

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33.8 km

W. H. Ogilvie Memorial Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

47.7 km

The Cants

Forest

48.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

15.2 km

3.08 km

937 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

12.2 km

3.56 km

1.98 km

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

17°C

12°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Alemoor Loch – Alemoor Reservoir Bridge loop from Bowhill House

Upper Loch, Bowhill House Estate

Old Stone Building (Potential Bothy)

Alemoor Loch

Alemoor Reservoir Bridge

Scenic View of the Rolling Hills

W. H. Ogilvie Memorial Cairn

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