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View of the Tay Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Dundee

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View of the Tay Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Dundee

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4.7

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View of the Tay Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Dundee

01:06

18.0km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.71 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.93 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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6.48 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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9.36 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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11.9 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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15.4 km

Dundee Cycle Hub

Highlight • Cafe

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

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15.7 km

RRS Discovery

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you will find both the V&A museum and the RRS Discovery.

The V&A is a magnificent building that showcases the best of Scottish design, and the RRS Discovery is …

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17.1 km

Tay Rail Bridge

Highlight • Structure

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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17.3 km

Tay Rail Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The iconic Tay Bridge, or Tay Rail Bridge, carries the railway over the Firth of Tay in Scotland.

This is the second version of the bridge, as the original collapsed …

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

2.73 km

1.79 km

451 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

3.17 km

3.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

26°C

12°C

5 %

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View of the Tay Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Dundee

View of the Tay Bridge

Tayport Lighthouse

Tayport Harbour

View of Dundee and the Tay Bridges

Dundee Cycle Hub

RRS Discovery

Tay Rail Bridge

Tay Rail Bridge

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