Ring of St Mary's Loch

Midlothian Group

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Susan

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Overview

Circular walk around St Mary's Loch in the Borders with beautiful views.

Starting from James Hogg monument car park at the south end of St Mary's Loch.

Waymarked grassy paths, tracks and some stretches of road/ verge.

Several stiles, may be muddy in places, some uneven surfaces. Walking poles may be helpful.

Coffee option at the start/finish if Glen cafe is open.

Toilets by car park.

Please contact walk leader to join the walk (Susan 07981 012665)

Sunday, 21 July 2024

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 86m / 282ft
Type:: circular

Meet at MIBC for 9.15am for car share (journey time approx. 1 hour) or at the James Hogg monument car park (TD7 5LH) for 10.15am to start the walk.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 32988 67240
Nearest postcode:: EH22 1JD
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

MIBC car park, Dalkeith

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 24119 20677
Nearest postcode:: TD7 5LH
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Start time:: 10:15 am

James Hogg monument car park, St Mary's Loch

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