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Ossian's Cave – Dunkeld Cathedral loop from Dunkeld

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Ossian's Cave – Dunkeld Cathedral loop from Dunkeld

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Ossian's Cave – Dunkeld Cathedral loop from Dunkeld

01:37

18.7km

280m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.7 km for 160 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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557 m

Black Linn Falls at The Hermitage

Highlight • Waterfall

The stone bridge across the River Braan is now open again after being closed for over a decade.

Tip by

1.11 km

Ossian's Cave

Highlight • Cave

An interesting little find in the middle of the woods.

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15.2 km

River Tay Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

A nice little track along the Tay , really peaceful

Tip by

16.1 km

Dunkeld Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

There's been an important place of worship here since the early Celtic Church of the 9th century, but no trace of this building remains. The present cathedral dates from 1318. …

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16.5 km

A lovely town along the River Tay, Dunkeld is a wonderfully picturesque town in Perthshire.

The town centre feels like a step into history, albeit with delicious modern bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and independent shops.

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16.6 km

Atholl Memorial Fountain (Mercat Cross), Dunkeld

Highlight • Historical Site

The Mercat Cross, Dunkeld, aka the Atholl Memorial Fountain. Worth a passing visit.
Reference: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkeld_mercat_cross

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16.8 km

View of the River Tay from Dunkeld Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dunkeld Bridge was built by Thomas Telford in 1809 and was the main road north to Inverness until the A9 was built in 1977. Today, it provides excellent views up and down the River Tay.

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18.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

2.43 km

1.44 km

937 m

394 m

265 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.62 km

6.74 km

2.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

13°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Ossian's Cave – Dunkeld Cathedral loop from Dunkeld

Black Linn Falls at The Hermitage

Ossian's Cave

River Tay Riverside Path

Dunkeld Cathedral

Dunkeld Town Centre

Atholl Memorial Fountain (Mercat Cross), Dunkeld

View of the River Tay from Dunkeld Bridge

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