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The Kentigern Way

Following the Saint's journey from Hoddom to Glasgow
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St Mary’s Loch to Traquair

12 mile (19 km) OS Landranger 73

Whichever accommodation option is chosen at the end of the previous section the way forward continues along the eastern shore of St Mary’s Loch crossing the A708 at Dryhope. 
Taking the right fork at Blackhouse the route goes over Blakemuir and down to Traquair. 

There is no accommodation available in Traquair itself but a little further on, Innerleithen offers a variety of accommodation options. Nearby is Traquair Housereputed to be Scotland’s oldest inhabited house.

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Path on south side of St Mary’s Loch
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Between Dryhope and Blackhouse
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Hill paths near Ettrick Head
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Waymarker – Border Drovers Way
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The established walking route for this section is:-The Southern Upland Way

For information about historical events and places of interest in this section CLICK HERE.
To view the details on the next section of the walk CLICK HERE.



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