St Mary's Loch Circuit

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The St Mary's Loch Circuit

A fascinating trek of history and natural beauty

Date Saturday 28 September

Timing 9.15am-2.30pm
(including time for breaks for refreshment and transport)

Length 7.2 miles

Ascent 446ft

Difficulty level Moderate

Leader Linda McGlynn

Cost £12

Meet at St Andrew's 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 28 September

Timing 9.15am-2.30pm
(including time for breaks for refreshment and transport)

Length 7.2 miles

Ascent 1200ft

Difficulty level Moderate/strenuous

Leader Bob Yeamans

Cost £12

Meet at St Andrew's 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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