Alyth Den River Valley – Alyth Packhorse Bridge loop from Bamff

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Alyth Den River Valley – Alyth Packhorse Bridge loop from Bamff

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Alyth Den River Valley – Alyth Packhorse Bridge loop from Bamff

01:15

18.1km

260m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.83 km for 5 m

Waypoints

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1.97 km

The Chisholm Trail Junction at B954

Highlight • Cycleway

There's the path to Alyth from here for those who like the off-road muddy stuff or the clockwise and anti-clockwise asphalt roads to Alyth. Going west(anti-clockwise) gives the opportunity to ride through the Den of Alyth.

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8.04 km

Alyth Den River Valley

Highlight • River

In summer when the sun is pouring through the trees this is a beautiful scenic place and a route to take. It's a bit gloomy and dark when the sun isn't shining.

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8.32 km

Den of Alyth

Highlight • River

The Den o’ Alyth is a scenic woodland where the Alyth Burn has carved dramatic cliffs of Old Red Sandstone - a rock formed 400 million years ago that was …

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8.83 km

Alyth Parish Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Perhaps the most striking landmark in Alyth is the parish church. Built in 1839, its tall spire dominates the skyline of the village. Inside, you find some spectacular stained glass …

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9.04 km

Alyth Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Alyth is a pretty town on the southern slopes of the Forest of Alyth. With a history stretching back to the 11th century, there is lots to see, including quaint …

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9.17 km

Old Town, Alyth

Highlight • Historical Site

Alyth is a small town, a little over half an hour’s drive northeast of Perth and northwest of Dundee. It overlooks the broad expanse of Strathmore close to Perthshire’s eastern …

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9.23 km

Alyth Cyclery & Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

well stocked with nice bikes, kit, and a lovely cafe attached with friendly staff. these guys saved me and let charge my SRAM battery for 20 minutes which got me back to Perth!

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9.36 km

The Alyth Hotel

Highlight • Pub

James Sandy, born in Alyth around 1766, overcame severe disabilities from two accidents to become a renowned inventor known as 'the Alyth Genius.' Living in what is now the Alyth …

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18.1 km

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