View of Broughty Castle – RRS Discovery loop from Balmossie

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View of Broughty Castle – RRS Discovery loop from Balmossie

Easy

5.0

(2)

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View of Broughty Castle – RRS Discovery loop from Balmossie

01:12

22.9km

40m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.60 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.49 km

View of Broughty Castle

Highlight • Castle

Towering above the River Tay, Broughty Castle has been a prominent landmark in Dundee since its construction in the 15th century. The castle has witnessed many battles throughout history, such …

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3.68 km

View of Tay Road Bridge from Broughty Ferry Coast Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The Tay Road Bridge was built between 1963 & 1966. It's 2250m in length and spans the Firth of Tay between Dundee and Newport-on-Tay.
You get great views of the …

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8.78 km

Victoria Dock

Highlight • Structure

9.06 km

HMS Unicorn

Highlight • Historical Site

The HMS Unicorn is literally a unique ship: It is the most completely original ship of that era in the entire world and being built in 1824 the third oldest …

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9.41 km

Camperdown Dock

Highlight • Historical Site

The Camperdown Dock was constructed between 1857 and 1865 from Telford's original 1833 tidal harbour. The gate that you can see here helps to prevent tidal changes in the dock …

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10.7 km

RRS Discovery

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you will find both the V&A museum and the RRS Discovery.

The V&A is a magnificent building that showcases the best of Scottish design, and the RRS Discovery is …

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12.0 km

Tay Rail Bridge

Highlight • Structure

The multiuser path along the Firth of Tay passing the Tay Rail Bridge is a nice ride. The bridge is spectacular and it's nice to have a traffic free trail …

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20.6 km

Broughty Castle

Highlight • Castle

Discover the wonderful Castle Green and Broughty Castle in Dundee, Scotland. Broughty Castle was built in 1496 and now serves as a museum showcasing the history of the area.

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22.9 km

End point

Train Station

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