RRS Discovery – Tayport Lighthouse loop from Dundee

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RRS Discovery – Tayport Lighthouse loop from Dundee

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RRS Discovery – Tayport Lighthouse loop from Dundee

02:27

40.5km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.0 km for 145 m

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Parking

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1.60 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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1.90 km

Dundee Cycle Hub

Highlight • Cafe

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

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2.36 km

Tay Rail Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Current bridge with remains of old one visible.

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11.5 km

Tay Rail Bridge

Highlight • Monument

You can see the posts from the original Tay Rail Bridge

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25.8 km

The Rhynd Café

Highlight • Cafe

Events space that’s open as a cafe on Friday to Sunday with friendly staff, situated on NCN route 1 close to Tentsmuir Forest. They have a good brunch menu and some nice cakes.

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34.0 km

Tayport Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lighthouse on the southern banks of the Firth of Tay has guided ships to safety for many years. The lighthouse, which was constructed by the city of Dundee, is still active today.

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39.0 km

For those interested in bagging the circa 175 cast-iron Sustrans 'Millennium Milepost' sculptures on the National Cycle Network in Scotland - here's one at the Cycle Hub behind the railway station. (Type Mills)

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