Coast and Waters Walks

Walking Route

Coast and Waters Walks

Walking

In the South of Scotland, there are many bodies of water - from the north sea to the irish sea with many reservoirs and lochs inbetween.

Here we've selected an interesting range of walks with views of the water in the background.

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What you'll see

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Kelso to Roxburgh - Kelso

Low Level Walks

Walk starts at Kelso Abbey. Grassy riverside path with stiles and steps. Disused railway track providing level ground. Distance: 6 miles/3 hours

Cauldshiels loch - Melrose

Low Level Walks

A small loch, wooded on its north shore and a great habitat for birdlife. Folklore records that the loch is home to a bogle in…

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Ring of St Mary's Loch - Selkirk

Outdoor Activities

A circuit around the beautiful St Mary's loch, the largest in the Scottish Borders with ever-changing stunning views.

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Tweed River viewpoints - Peebles

Low Level Walks

The River Tweed is 97 miles long and runs east through the Scottish Borders down into northern England and has some wonderful walks along the…

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St Mary's Isle Walk - Kirkcudbright

Low Level Walks

A 4.5 mile gentle circular walk that takes you out of the bustling town of Kirkcudbright to a tranquil woodland route along the banks of…

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Senwick Shore Walk - Kirkcudbright

Low Level Walks

A 4 mile linear coastal walk, from a popular beach to Senwick Old Church graveyard.

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Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve - Moffat

Low Level Walks

The National Trust for Scotland’s Grey Mare’s Tail Reserve is one of Scotland’s Upland jewels, with its impressive waterfall and wild mountainous landscape.

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Barnkirk Point - Annan

Low Level Walks

The end of the Annandale way at Barnkirk Point, with great views over the Solway Firth.

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River Annan Walk - Annan

Low Level Walks

A circular riverside walk, with three varying options and lengths, from 2.5km-10km.

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Gatehouse to Sandgreen - Castle Douglas

Low Level Walks

This circular woodland, countryside and coastal walk is 12.5km and takes approximately 4 hours to complete.