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Tay Rail Bridge – RRS Discovery loop from Invergowrie

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Perth and Kinross

Invergowrie And Kingoodie

Tay Rail Bridge – RRS Discovery loop from Invergowrie

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4.0

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Tay Rail Bridge – RRS Discovery loop from Invergowrie

00:52

14.7km

40m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.94 km

Tay Rail Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The iconic Tay Bridge, or Tay Rail Bridge, carries the railway over the Firth of Tay in Scotland.

This is the second version of the bridge, as the original collapsed in the late 19th century in a tragic accident during a violent storm.

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5.15 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 along the water’s edge.
This is part of the NCN77 route that runs from Dundee to Pitlochry via Perth.

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6.49 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 a ship that was built in 1901 for scientific purposes in the Polar regions. It went on its first expedition between 1901 and 1904 to Antarctica, and now stands in the Firth of Ray for visitors to enjoy its grandeur.

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6.56 km

V&A Dundee

Highlight • Structure

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 world of design. There are various exhibitions held throughout the year as well as the Scottish Design Galleries which features work from Scottish designers. The museum also houses the Oak Room, which originally began its life as a tearoom in Glasgow before being restored and installed in the V&A. For more information on the museum, see: vam.ac.uk/dundee

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6.77 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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6.97 km

Dundee Cycle Hub

Highlight • Cafe

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

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7.43 km

Victoria Dock

Highlight • Structure

8.33 km

Riverside Walk, Dundee

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Riverside Walk is an extension of the Dundee Maritime Trail and takes you from Discovery Point to the infamous Tay Rail Bridge, to Magdalen Green – a nice playpark – and passing Dundee Airport all the way to the Riverside Nature Park. It is paved and flat and a great stroll along Firth of Tay with stunning views. Keep your eyes peeled for McGonagall's Walk which is part of the Riverside Walk and shows you the poem "The Railway Bridge of the Silvery Tay" of William McGonagall from 1878.

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14.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

1.54 km

539 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

1.29 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

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Tay Rail Bridge – RRS Discovery loop from Invergowrie

Tay Rail Bridge

Tay Rail Bridge

RRS Discovery

V&A Dundee

Dundee Waterfront Fountains

Dundee Cycle Hub

Victoria Dock

Riverside Walk, Dundee

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