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Dunkeld Town Centre – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Dunkeld and Birnam

Dunkeld Town Centre – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Dunkeld and Birnam

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Dunkeld Town Centre – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Dunkeld and Birnam

01:58

38.5km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.9 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.2 km

Meikleour Beech Hedge

Highlight • Natural Monument

An interesting waypoint if not a destination. That said, there's a good-size vehicle layby at the hedge that can be useful.

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25.7 km

Loch of Clunie

Highlight • Lake

For Trail MTB explorers on an adventure.

Scenic views over loch. Often a nice place to pause for a quick break and maybe a dip if you have time. Plenty …

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33.1 km

Loch of the Lowes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite a busy single-track road along the loch's southside. Plenty of scenic spots to take a break and a photo. Coffee and toilets at the loch visitor centre.

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34.6 km

Loch of the Lowes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Approx 2 miles South-east of Dunkeld is the wildlife reserve where you can use the hides and see a pair of ospreys which nest there from April to late August. …

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36.8 km

A lovely town along the River Tay, Dunkeld is a wonderfully picturesque town in Perthshire.

The town centre feels like a step into history, albeit with delicious modern bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and independent shops.

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36.9 km

Dunkeld Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Choice of 2 national cycle routes from Dunkeld heading north.

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37.0 km

View of the River Tay from Dunkeld Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dunkeld Bridge was built by Thomas Telford in 1809 and was the main road north to Inverness until the A9 was built in 1977. Today, it provides excellent views up and down the River Tay.

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38.1 km

Beatrix Potter Garden

Highlight • Structure

The Beatrix Potter Garden and Exhibition Centre, nestled in the heart of nature, celebrates the life and work of the beloved author and illustrator. Visitors explore enchanting exhibits and lush gardens, immersing in Potter's timeless charm and creativity.

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38.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

4.10 km

1.35 km

641 m

377 m

278 m

275 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

1.46 km

604 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Dunkeld Town Centre – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Dunkeld and Birnam

Meikleour Beech Hedge

Loch of Clunie

Loch of the Lowes

Loch of the Lowes Nature Reserve

Dunkeld Town Centre

Dunkeld Town Centre

View of the River Tay from Dunkeld Bridge

Beatrix Potter Garden

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