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Clatto Reservoir – Backmuir Wood loop from Bridgefoot

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Downfield And Brackens

Clatto Reservoir – Backmuir Wood loop from Bridgefoot

Moderate

4.5

(2)

riders

Clatto Reservoir – Backmuir Wood loop from Bridgefoot

01:28

21.1km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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820 m

Clatto Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Clatto Country Park on the northern fringe of Dundee is a large reservoir and areas of woodland. A network of paths circles the reservoir and wind through the woodland. The …

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3.66 km

View of the Sidlaw Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

It wasnt a Mountain Bike , it was a hybrid, A Carerra Crossfire 2.

It is a good route despite two stars. From Rosemill to Dronley that is usually the …

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14.0 km

Liff Village

Highlight • Other

15.1 km

Backmuir Wood

Highlight • Forest

Blackmuir Wood is a gorgeous woodland situated in the Scottish county of Angus, about 4 miles northwest of Dundee.

The woods are made up of ancient broadleaved woodland, conifer and …

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15.6 km

Backmuir Wood

Highlight • Forest

After only a very short stroll, you'll feel immersed by nature in this heaven for wildlife :-). The paths are well maintained and invite to explore the whole forest. Further …

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16.0 km

Backmuir Wood

Highlight • Forest

Excellent fine-gravel core paths just great for zooming around. A very nice wood and a pleasant riding experience. There's a small car park at the southern edge.

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18.4 km

The Birkie

Highlight • Cafe

food and dgink

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19.0 km

Browhead Strip

Forest

21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

3.41 km

2.66 km

1.95 km

1.21 km

690 m

134 m

Surfaces

9.90 km

4.73 km

2.31 km

1.96 km

257 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

19°C

12°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Clatto Reservoir – Backmuir Wood loop from Bridgefoot

Clatto Reservoir

View of the Sidlaw Hills

Liff Village

Backmuir Wood

Backmuir Wood

Backmuir Wood

The Birkie

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