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Alyth Packhorse Bridge – View of Forter Castle loop from Alyth

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Alyth Packhorse Bridge – View of Forter Castle loop from Alyth

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Alyth Packhorse Bridge – View of Forter Castle loop from Alyth

04:17

66.9km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.09 km

Alyth Cyclery & Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

well stocked with nice bikes, kit, and a lovely cafe attached with friendly staff. these guys saved me and let charge my SRAM battery for 20 minutes which got me back to Perth!

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1.15 km

Old Town, Alyth

Highlight • Historical Site

Alyth is a small town, a little over half an hour’s drive northeast of Perth and northwest of Dundee. It overlooks the broad expanse of Strathmore close to Perthshire’s eastern …

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1.28 km

Alyth Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Alyth is a pretty town on the southern slopes of the Forest of Alyth. With a history stretching back to the 11th century, there is lots to see, including quaint …

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1.97 km

Den of Alyth

Highlight • River

The Den o’ Alyth is a scenic woodland where the Alyth Burn has carved dramatic cliffs of Old Red Sandstone - a rock formed 400 million years ago that was …

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16.0 km

Bridge of Cally Village and River Ardle

Highlight • Settlement

Bridge of Cally is a small village north of Blairgowrie, historically serving as a gateway to the Highland Glens. Situated at the junction of Glenshee and Strathardle, it centers around …

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27.4 km

Kirkmichael Village Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little grocery/cake shop with lovely cafe too. Freindly staff and good helpings!

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44.2 km

View of Forter Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Forter Castle, built in 1560 by the Ogilvys of Airlie, is a four-storey tower house that was restored in the 1990s after falling into ruin. Its strong defenses made it …

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61.4 km

The Chisholm Trail Junction at B954

Highlight • Cycleway

There's the path to Alyth from here for those who like the off-road muddy stuff or the clockwise and anti-clockwise asphalt roads to Alyth. Going west(anti-clockwise) gives the opportunity to ride through the Den of Alyth.

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66.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.8 km

14.6 km

154 m

151 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

29.6 km

151 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

15°C

7°C

44 %

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Alyth Packhorse Bridge – View of Forter Castle loop from Alyth

Alyth Cyclery & Cafe

Old Town, Alyth

Alyth Packhorse Bridge

Den of Alyth

Bridge of Cally Village and River Ardle

Kirkmichael Village Shop & Café

View of Forter Castle

The Chisholm Trail Junction at B954

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