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Tay Rail Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Leuchars

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Tay Rail Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Leuchars

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Tay Rail Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Leuchars

02:35

38.5km

150m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.05 km

Tayport Heath, Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve

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If you go down to the woods today. ... Take a chainsaw.

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9.27 km

Tayport Heath Gravel Path

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Really nice gravelly segment away from the roads with some benches/rest spots

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10.9 km

Tayport Caravan Park Entrance Road

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17.7 km

Dundee Cycle Hub

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

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18.1 km

Viewpoint

19.3 km

Tay Rail Bridge

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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 …

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25.7 km

Tayport Lighthouse

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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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27.1 km

Tayport Harbour

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Tayport has a lovely harbour on tha banks of the River Tay. It's a nice place to stop and watch the boats as they travel towards the River Eden. Tentsmuir Forest lies to the east of the harbour.

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33.6 km

Forest Access Gate

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130cm passing space around side of gate

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38.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

9.51 km

7.34 km

6.78 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

8.71 km

7.46 km

3.19 km

3.12 km

1.38 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

13°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Tay Rail Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Leuchars

Tayport Heath, Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve

Tayport Heath Gravel Path

Tayport Caravan Park Entrance Road

Dundee Cycle Hub

Tay Rail Bridge

Tayport Lighthouse

Tayport Harbour

Forest Access Gate

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