After many of its predecessors were washed away when the river was high, Scottish engineer Thomas Telford was commissioned to build a sturdier version in the early 1800s. Construction of the present bridge was completed in 1809. From an initial budget of £15,000, the final bill for the build was £40,000. A toll was levied on drivers to pay for the difference; however, this was unpopular and resulted in the toll gates being repeatedly thrown into the river. The town jail was once located under the bridge, and the door to the old jail is still visible today.

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1. Five Lochs loop from Dunkeld

35.1km

02:12

400m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Strathtay & River Tay loop from Dunkeld

29.5km

01:57

340m

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3. Dunkeld & Strathtay loop from Perth

80.4km

05:18

800m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Dunkeld And Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Five Lochs loop from Dunkeld

2. Strathtay & River Tay loop from Dunkeld

3. Dunkeld & Strathtay loop from Perth

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