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Tay Rail Bridge – Balmerino Abbey Ruins loop from Newburgh

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Tay Rail Bridge – Balmerino Abbey Ruins loop from Newburgh

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Tay Rail Bridge – Balmerino Abbey Ruins loop from Newburgh

02:26

39.0km

450m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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155 m

View of the River Tay

Highlight • Viewpoint

832 m

Buttercup Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Part of the local garage, this is a welcoming wee cafe. Carry out only at the moment. Excellent bacon rolls and coffee - with outside seating area nearby.

Tip by

1.09 km

Lindores Abbey Distillery

Highlight • Structure

In 2017, spirit started flowing once again from copper stills at Lindores Abbey Distillery, and the first single malt whisky was released in 2021.

Tip by

1.12 km

Lindores Abbey Distillery

Highlight • Restaurant

Tours available from 10, 12.30 and 2.30. amazing place.

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3.50 km

Black Earnside Battlefield

Highlight • Historical Site

Historical landmark: William Wallace battle

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12.3 km

High Covert

Forest

12.9 km

Muir Dens Covert

Forest

15.4 km

View of the Firth of Tay

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.3 km

Tay Rail Bridge

Highlight • Monument

You can see the posts from the original Tay Rail Bridge

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23.6 km

Balmerino Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in 1229 by Queen Ermengarde, Balmerino Abbey was once a magnificent Cistercian monastery. These days, the ruins are an atmospheric place to explore. Serene and still, you are afforded …

Tip by

39.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

1.45 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 10 August

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Tay Rail Bridge – Balmerino Abbey Ruins loop from Newburgh

View of the River Tay

Buttercup Cafe

Lindores Abbey Distillery

Lindores Abbey Distillery

Black Earnside Battlefield

View of the Firth of Tay

Tay Rail Bridge

Balmerino Abbey Ruins

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