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 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, 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.
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.'
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.
Bob has been walking most of his life and has covered many of Britain’s long-distance routes. Over 30 years ago, he walked the Southern Upland Way and discovered Moffat. While living in southeast England, he led a walking group for eight years. He visited Moffat every year and then retired in the town four years ago. He joined the Moffat Ramblers (now disbanded) and was elected president. He is now a member of the Dumfries Ramblers and occasionally leads and submits routes to the group.
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