Tayport to Broughty Ferry
This route (on National Route 1 and also part of the North Sea Cycle Route) starts from the harbourside in Tayport and uses a railway path along the southern shore of the Firth of Tay to the Tay Road Bridge. There is a noticeable climb up to the bridge and onto the central elevated cycle path giving great views in both directions along the Firth of Tay.
Access to and from the bridge on the Dundee side is via a lift. The route then heads through the Dundee port area (You require a security pass in advance – telephone 01382 224121. To date there is no access for pedestrians through the port. If you are not allowed through, there is an alternative route on public roads.) As you continue around the bay, you’ll see Broughty Castle jutting into the estuary. There are several pubs and restaurants in Broughty Ferry and entry to the castle museum is free. You can return by the same route or take a train back to Dundee from Broughty Ferry.
Natural attractions:
- Firth of Tay
Visitor attractions:
- Tay Road Bridge
- Royal Research Ship Discovery
- Frigate Unicorn
- Claypotts Castle
- Broughty Castle and Museum
Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
Central Scotland
- Distance:
8 miles
- Time needed:
1 – 1½ hours
- Classification:
Easy
- Traffic:
Traffic-free
- Surface:
Tarmac
- NCN Route:
National Route 1
- Start:
Tayport
- Finish:
Broughty Ferry
- Cycle hire:
Spokes Cycles, Dundee: 01382 666644
- Access:
Train Stations at Dundee and Broughty Ferry
- Maps and guides
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- Links with:
Dundee to Arbroath, Leuchars to Tayport
NCN 77 - Pitlochry to Dundee (Salmon Run)
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