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Tayport Ferryport-On-Craig

View of the Tay Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Tayport

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Tayport Ferryport-On-Craig

View of the Tay Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Tayport

Moderate

hikers

View of the Tay Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Tayport

02:57

11.1km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Bus stop

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5.45 km

Newport-on-Tay Gazebo

Highlight • Monument

Newport-on-Tay is a small town in the north-east of Fife in Scotland, acting as a commuter suburb for Dundee. The Fife Coastal Path passes through Newport-on-Tay. The area itself is …

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5.52 km

The Newport Bakery

Highlight • Restaurant

The Newport Bakery is an artisan bakery situated in Newport-on-Tay, from Chef Jamie Scott. Originally starting as a pop-up running from the sister company The Newport Restaurant.

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5.78 km

View of Dundee from Newport

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.12 km

View of the Tay Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the bridge surrounded by loads of wildlife. A good spot for a stop.

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7.52 km

View of Dundee and the Tay Bridges

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good view point for the Tay Bridges and over to Dundee.

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8.67 km

Tayport Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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9.15 km

Tayport Low Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

This is one of Tayport's three lighthouses: low, high and pile. This is the low lighthouse and is no longer in use, although once worked in conjunction with the high …

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10.1 km

Tayport Harbour

Highlight • Structure

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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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

3.60 km

1.79 km

448 m

188 m

Surfaces

5.51 km

5.17 km

184 m

123 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

17°C

9°C

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View of the Tay Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Tayport

Newport-on-Tay Gazebo

The Newport Bakery

View of Dundee from Newport

View of the Tay Bridge

View of Dundee and the Tay Bridges

Tayport Lighthouse

Tayport Low Lighthouse

Tayport Harbour

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