St Mary's Loch Circuit

The St Mary's Loch Circuit

A fascinating trek of history and natural beauty

Date Saturday 27 September

Timing 10am-2.30pm
(including time for breaks for refreshment and transport)

Length 7.2 miles

Ascent 446ft

Difficulty level Moderate

Leader Linda McGlynn

Cost £13

Meet at Upper Annandale Parish Church (registration centre)

We will travel by minibus for 40 minutes through the picturesque Scottish Borders, passing the mighty Grey Mare's Tail, to St Mary's Loch, the largest natural loch in the Scottish Borders. We will make a complete circuit of the loch, a haven for cycling, walking, sailing, watersports, and fishing, with just a few short sections on the road.

This remote beauty spot is a feast for the eyes, and we will have wonderful views over the loch to the hills beyond and Ettrick Forest, a historic hunting ground where William Wallace rallied his allies to raid the nearby English settlements.

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The St Mary's Loch Circuit

A fascinating trek of history and natural beauty

Date Saturday 27 September

Timing 10am-2.30pm
(including time for breaks for refreshment and transport)

Length 7.2 miles

Ascent 1200ft

Difficulty level Moderate

Leader Linda McGlynn

Cost £13

Meet at Upper Annandale Parish Church (registration centre)

We will travel by minibus for 40 minutes through the picturesque Scottish Borders passing the mighty Grey Mare's Tail. This walk takes us on the Southern Upland Way for a mile or so before we veer off up to Pikestone Rig. We then follow the shores of the Loch of the Lowes back to the start.

This remote beauty spot is ripe with history and we will glimpse the recently reopened Captain's Road, as well as Tibbie Shiels Inn where Sir Walter Scott downed many a 'wee dram.'

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We will glimpse the historic Tibbie Shiels Inn, see the statue of shepherd-poet James Hogg, and take in a number of other sites of historical importance

This is a circular walk on well worn paths that include a small section of the Southern Upland Way. St Mary's Loch is situated in the beautiful Yarrow valley and as we walk along the shore we will be able to see a selection of art works that were created especially for the loch.

The grassy paths and tracks may be muddy, depending on the weather, so good walking boots are recommended. The minibus will return us to Moffat.

Top tip this is an all-day walk so you may wish to bring a packed lunch.

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MEET THE WALK LEADERS

Linda McGlynn

MEET THE WALK LEADERS

This is Linda...

Linda has lived in Moffat for 19 years and started the Friday walking group more than 10 years ago. She is a keen walker with her many different friends from Moffat. A trained walk leader, she has been involved as a back maker with the Moffat Walking Weekend since the start. She has many favourite walks with the St Mary's trek being one of them.