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United Kingdom
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Aberdeenshire
Dundee City
Menzieshill

Mills Observatory – Planet Trail on Balgay Hill loop from Invergowrie

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Dundee City
Menzieshill

Mills Observatory – Planet Trail on Balgay Hill loop from Invergowrie

Moderate

3

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Mills Observatory – Planet Trail on Balgay Hill loop from Invergowrie

02:07

7.76km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.43 km

Greater Balgay, Balgay Hill

Highlight • Forest

2

2.90 km

Mills Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

Britain’s first purpose-built public observatory enjoys a magnificent woodland setting on the summit of Balgay Hill. Watch stars and planets through our telescopes, or admire the scenery with some spectacular …

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3.20 km

Planet Trail on Balgay Hill

Highlight • Structure

The Planet Trail is a lovely short walk starting at the observatory on Bargay Hill. It leads to boulders that contain interesting informations about the planets of our solar system. Some of them are a little decayed, though.

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4.95 km

Broughty Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Worth a visit

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7.76 km

End point

Bus stop

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2.43 km

2.42 km

2.17 km

732 m

Surfaces

4.09 km

2.42 km

454 m

387 m

345 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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