The 7 Most Amazing Peaks around Stobswell And District

A great viewpoint over the City with views across to Fife and beyond. There are several paths to challenge yourself to walk to the top, otherwise space for a few cars to park at the top.

Also worth it because of the view over the city.

Craigowl Hill, towering at 455m just north of Dundee, offers breathtaking 360-degree views, making it a prime spot for biking enthusiasts. The climb to the summit is on a steep, well-paved road, challenging but entirely manageable particularly on an electric bike, thanks to the added boost. With both a lower vehicle gate featuring a pedestrian wicket for easy access and an upper gate with a cattle grid, the ascent is straightforward. Starting from the large, free community car park in Balkello Woods, riders can choose between the exhilarating return down the same road or venturing off-road on several dirt single-track paths through the enchanting Balkello Woods. This route promises an unforgettable adventure with both the thrill of the climb and the beauty of the Scottish landscape.

For Trail MTB explorers on an adventure. Craigowl Hill, towering at 455m just north of Dundee, offers breathtaking 360-degree views, making it a prime spot for mountain biking enthusiasts. The climb to the summit is on a steep, well-paved road, challenging but entirely manageable on a powerful electric mountain bike, thanks to the added boost. With both a lower vehicle gate featuring a pedestrian wicket for easy access and an upper gate with a cattle grid, the ascent is straightforward. Starting from the large, free community car park in Balkello Woods, riders can choose between the exhilarating return down the same road or venturing off-road on several dirt single-track paths through the enchanting Balkello Woods. This route promises an unforgettable adventure with both the thrill of the climb and the beauty of the Scottish landscape.

Carrot Hill is a 259m summit in the Sidlaw Hills near Dundee in Scotland. On arrival at the summit, you will be awarded some sensational 360 panoramic views across the county of Angus.

This extinct volcano stands tall above Dundee City. The summit at 174m offers amazing views of the city and north into the highlands. Previously an iron age hill fort and Roman pottery has also been found here. Today there is a war memorial and mobile phone tower on top and several art installations along the paths and trails on its flanks. It can get busy here during the day in nice weather but it's always worth the ride, either as a destination itself or as part of a longer loop of the city.

This extinct volcano stands tall above Dundee City. The summit at 174m offers amazing views of the city and north into the highlands. Previously an iron age hill fort and Roman pottery has also been found here. Today there is a war memorial and mobile phone tower on top and several art installations along the paths and trails on its flanks. It can get busy here during the day in nice weather but it's always worth the ride, either as a destination itself or as part of a longer loop of the city & surrounding area.

This extinct volcano stands tall above Dundee City. The summit at 174m offers amazing views of the city and north into the highlands. Previously an iron age hill fort and Roman pottery has also been found here. Today there is a war memorial and mobile phone tower on top and several art installations along the paths and trails on its flanks. It can get busy here during the day in nice weather but it's always worth the walk, either as a destination itself or as part of a longer loop of the city.