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Planet Trail on Balgay Hill – Mills Observatory loop from Institute of Sport and Exercise

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Planet Trail on Balgay Hill – Mills Observatory loop from Institute of Sport and Exercise

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Planet Trail on Balgay Hill – Mills Observatory loop from Institute of Sport and Exercise

00:43

2.50km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.46 km

Planet Trail on Balgay Hill

Highlight • Structure

The Planet Trail is a lovely short walk starting at the observatory on Bargay Hill. It leads to boulders that contain interesting informations about the planets of our solar system. Some of them are a little decayed, though.

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1.77 km

Mills Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

Britain’s first purpose-built public observatory enjoys a magnificent woodland setting on the summit of Balgay Hill. Watch stars and planets through our telescopes, or admire the scenery with some spectacular treetop vistas across the silvery Tay (source: leisureandculturedundee.com/culture/mills). Very close to the Observatory is the Planet Trail - a series of standing stones and plaques representing the solar system (source: leisureandculturedundee.com/faq/what-can-i-expect-find-mills-observatory)

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2.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

876 m

810 m

735 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.66 km

513 m

222 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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Planet Trail on Balgay Hill – Mills Observatory loop from Institute of Sport and Exercise

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Mills Observatory

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