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Mountain biking trails

Scottish Borders

Manor, Stobo And Lyne

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

Mountain biking trails

Scottish Borders

Manor, Stobo And Lyne

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

Hard

5

riders

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

04:41

49.9km

1,120m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

79 m

Ruined Stone Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

This seems to be from medieval times. I stopped and looked around to ask someone what the building was, but no one was around.

Tip by

2

7.42 km

Megget to Manor Water Traverse

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

Tip by

3

14.4 km

Shielhope Steeps

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Undulating section between Meggett Water and St Mary's Loch. Views for days but at nearly 10km long it's a tough sector. Make sure to take plenty of snacks with you.

Tip by

4

25.2 km

Loch of the Lowes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Keep your eyes open for the ospreys

Tip by

5

25.3 km

Glen Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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 …

Tip by

6

25.3 km

St Mary's Loch

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

7

27.0 km

St Mary's Loch

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

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.

Tip by

8

41.9 km

Long Descent on Dirt Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

B

49.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

10.4 km

8.40 km

3.54 km

3.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

11.6 km

4.06 km

3.85 km

2.23 km

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Friday 6 November

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23 %

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