Dunkeld Cathedral – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

Blairgowrie And Rattray

Dunkeld Cathedral – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

Moderate

riders

Dunkeld Cathedral – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

01:45

38.7km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.5 km for 376 m

After 19.9 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

7.45 km

Backwood

Forest

15.9 km

Dunkeld to Blairgowrie Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great stretch of road. Some of the road surface isn't great though.

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19.5 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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19.7 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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19.7 km

Dunkeld Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

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19.9 km

Dunkeld Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Choice of 2 national cycle routes from Dunkeld heading north.

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20.0 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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