Tay Rail Bridge – View of Broughty Castle loop from Balmossie

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Tay Rail Bridge – View of Broughty Castle loop from Balmossie

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Tay Rail Bridge – View of Broughty Castle loop from Balmossie

02:50

27.3km

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: October 15, 2026

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Train Station

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St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee

Highlight • Monument

St Paul's Cathedral in Dundee is a prominent Scottish Episcopal cathedral designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, completed in 1855. Situated on the site of Dundee's medieval castle, its soaring spire is a distinctive feature of the city's skyline.

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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 in the late 19th century in a tragic accident during a violent storm.

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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 along the water’s edge.
This is part of the NCN77 route that runs from Dundee to Pitlochry via Perth.

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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 a ship that was built in 1901 for scientific purposes in the Polar regions. It went on its first expedition between 1901 and 1904 to Antarctica, and now stands in the Firth of Ray for visitors to enjoy its grandeur.

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17.9 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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18.2 km

Dundee Waterfront Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Symbolic ship mast with lookout

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18.6 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 in the world still afloat. Moreover, it is Scotland's only preserved warship.

You can visit the historic ship and explore all four decks and learn more about the life on board a 19th century Frigate. You can find more about prices and times right here: hmsunicorn.org.uk.

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23.2 km

Grassy Beach

Beach

24.8 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 as the 16th-century War of the Rough Wooing and the War of the Three Kingdoms in the 17th century. During the Second World War, the castle was also used to defend the Scottish coast.

Today, the castle, which is a scheduled ancient monument, is run by Dundee city council as a museum.

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