Moffat and St Mary’s Loch

Follow the A708 from Moffat through the hills towards St Mary’s Loch, continuing along the valley towards Selkirk. This Borders crossing combines enclosed bends with broader loch and hill-country sections.

Moffat to Selkirk · Scottish Borders and Dumfries, Scotland · 34 miles · 46 minutes estimated driving · Point-to-point

The A708 at Birkhill

Photo: @ Karl and Ali / Geograph

Highlights along the way

St Mary’s Loch road

The A708 reaches a broad loch setting between hill-country sections on the Moffat–Selkirk crossing.

Before you set off

Allow space for cyclists and motorcycles. Waterfall walks and loch stops require suitable parking and their own time allowance. Check current closures and conditions before travel. Estimated time excludes stops and live traffic. Points are through-road references, not parking. Optional town visits may require a separate detour.

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