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Tay Rail Bridge – RRS Discovery loop from Balmossie

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Tay Rail Bridge – RRS Discovery loop from Balmossie

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5.0

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Tay Rail Bridge – RRS Discovery loop from Balmossie

02:50

27.2km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.79 km

Beach

16.1 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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16.3 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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17.6 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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17.8 km

Dundee Waterfront Fountains

Highlight • Monument

A vibrant area of the City, redeveloped and bustling. The new gardens are friendly for the whole family and is a great focal point for those out enjoying a walk or cycle.

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18.1 km

Tay Road Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Opened by HM Queen Mother, August 18th 1966.

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18.2 km

Dundee Waterfront Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Symbolic ship mast with lookout

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18.5 km

HMS Unicorn

Highlight • Historical Site

The HMS Unicorn is literally a unique ship: It is the most completely original ship of that era in the entire world and being built in 1824 the third oldest …

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23.1 km

Grassy Beach

Beach

24.7 km

View of Broughty Castle

Highlight • Castle

Towering above the River Tay, Broughty Castle has been a prominent landmark in Dundee since its construction in the 15th century. The castle has witnessed many battles throughout history, such …

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27.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

3.65 km

3.22 km

2.43 km

551 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

6.78 km

1.07 km

842 m

768 m

240 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

20°C

13°C

95 %

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Tay Rail Bridge – RRS Discovery loop from Balmossie

Tay Rail Bridge

Tay Rail Bridge

RRS Discovery

Dundee Waterfront Fountains

Tay Road Bridge

Dundee Waterfront Lookout Tower

HMS Unicorn

View of Broughty Castle

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