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View of Broughty Castle – RRS Discovery loop from Carnoustie

View of Broughty Castle – RRS Discovery loop from Carnoustie

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4.7

(3)

134

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View of Broughty Castle – RRS Discovery loop from Carnoustie

01:43

41.6km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 20.5 km for 56 m

After 21.1 km for 554 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.0 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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12.1 km

Broughty Ferry Castle

Highlight • Castle

13.3 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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13.8 km

Grassy Beach

Beach

18.4 km

Victoria Dock

Highlight • Structure

18.8 km

Dundee Cycle Hub

Highlight • Cafe

A great place to stop for coffee, cakes and everything cycle related!

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19.0 km

Dundee Waterfront Fountains

Highlight • Monument

A vibrant area of the City, redeveloped and bustling. The new gardens are friendly for the whole family and is a great focal point for those out enjoying a walk or cycle.

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19.2 km

V&A Dundee

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Opened in 2018, the V&A Dundee is a striking building designed by celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. The first V&A museum outside of London, it offers an insight into the …

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19.3 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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41.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

9.84 km

4.80 km

2.23 km

224 m

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.7 km

1.74 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

7°C

37 %

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View of Broughty Castle – RRS Discovery loop from Carnoustie

View of Broughty Castle

Broughty Ferry Castle

View of Tay Road Bridge from Broughty Ferry Coast Path

Victoria Dock

Dundee Cycle Hub

Dundee Waterfront Fountains

V&A Dundee

RRS Discovery

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