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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Dundee City
Broughty Ferry

Tay Rail Bridge – RRS Discovery loop from Broughty Ferry

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Dundee City
Broughty Ferry

Tay Rail Bridge – RRS Discovery loop from Broughty Ferry

Moderate

4.5

(4)

55

riders

Tay Rail Bridge – RRS Discovery loop from Broughty Ferry

02:03

32.5km

230m

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: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

424 m

View of Broughty Ferry and the River Tay

Highlight • River

2

7.87 km

Mains Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle is believed to have been built in 1562 by Sir David Graham, nephew of Cardinal Beaton as a keystone in the western gateway bears this date as well as the initials DG and DMO for David Graham and Dame Margaret Ogilvy. This typically Scottish castle was the seat of the Grahams of Fintry, a family that included the famous John Graham of Claverhouse, 1st Viscount Dundee, who led the Jacobite army at the battle of Killiecrankie.

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9.09 km

Trottick Ponds

Lake

4

24.2 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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5

25.6 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

25.9 km

Dundee Cycle Hub

Highlight • Cafe

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

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7

26.3 km

Victoria Dock

Highlight • Structure

8

29.6 km

View of Broughty Ferry Castle and Tayport Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Enchanting view of Broughty Ferry castle, Tayport lighthouse and in between the North Sea #RelievedFaceEmoji

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9

31.0 km

Dundee Sailing and Rowing Club

Highlight • Rest Area

A really excellent combined asphalt cycle and walking route passes Broughty Ferry.

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B

32.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

5.63 km

2.75 km

2.36 km

599 m

443 m

178 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

2.53 km

1.25 km

1.17 km

503 m

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Wednesday 26 August

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14°C

22 %

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