Routes2Ride
The Salmon Run - Dundee to Pitlochry
‘The Salmon Run’ uses Route 77 of the National Cycle Network, following the winding course of the River Tay from Dundee to Perth and Pitlochry.
Classification: Challenge Distance: 54 miles
Tayport to Broughty Ferry
From Tayport a railway path follows the southern shore of the Firth of Tay to the Tay Road Bridge which is crossed using the elevated cycle path in the centre of the bridge. On the Dundee side of the bridge a lift takes you and your bike down to ground level and to the route through Dundee Docks (security pass required). The traffic-free shoreline promenade and quiet roads lead to Broughty Ferry and Broughty Castle.
Classification: Easy Distance: 8 miles
Leuchars - Tayport
This ride begins in Leuchars. Follow National Cycle Network Route 1 on a quiet road out of the village to Tentsmuir Forest, which extends over the sand dunes between the estuaries of the Tay and the Eden. There is a picnic spot and access to the beach before the route heads to Tayport. Fife is criss-crossed with miles of cycle routes, many of them created as part of the Kingdom of Fife Millennium Cycleways.
Classification: Easy Distance: 8½ miles
Dundee - Arbroath
This route takes you along coastal paths and minor roads and from city and town to beaches, castles and golf links. From Dundee the route heads through the Dundee port area. You’ll see Broughty Castle jutting into the estuary and overlooking Broughty’s Blue Flag beach to the east. The route then closely follows the sea to Monifieth and then to Carnoustie where you will find a Championship Golf Course. The route finishes in Arbroath - famous for its ‘Smokies’.
Classification: Easy Distance: 21 miles
