Loch of Clunie – Loch of the Lowes loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

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Loch of Clunie – Loch of the Lowes loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

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Loch of Clunie – Loch of the Lowes loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

02:54

47.4km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.5 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 km

Moss of Ardblair

Forest

7.08 km

Loch of Clunie

Highlight • Lake

For Trail MTB explorers on an adventure.

Scenic views over loch. Often a nice place to pause for a quick break and maybe a dip if you have time. Plenty …

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15.0 km

A small visitor centre at Loch of the Lowes with some refreshments available. The road beyond the visitor centre is idyllic. Very quiet indeed and no traffic at all when I cycled it on a Sunday morning.

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17.2 km

Loch of the Lowes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Approx 2 miles South-east of Dunkeld is the wildlife reserve where you can use the hides and see a pair of ospreys which nest there from April to late August. …

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19.3 km

Atholl Memorial Fountain (Mercat Cross), Dunkeld

Highlight • Historical Site

The Mercat Cross, Dunkeld, aka the Atholl Memorial Fountain. Worth a passing visit.
Reference: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkeld_mercat_cross

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19.6 km

View of the River Tay from Dunkeld Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dunkeld Bridge was built by Thomas Telford in 1809 and was the main road north to Inverness until the A9 was built in 1977. Today, it provides excellent views up and down the River Tay.

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20.7 km

Beatrix Potter Garden

Highlight • Structure

The Beatrix Potter Garden and Exhibition Centre, nestled in the heart of nature, celebrates the life and work of the beloved author and illustrator. Visitors explore enchanting exhibits and lush gardens, immersing in Potter's timeless charm and creativity.

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36.9 km

Kinclaven Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely view downstream over the mighty River Tay.

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37.6 km

Bridge of Isla

Highlight • Bridge

Crossing this bridge always feels, to me, like passing between Lowland and Highland Perthshire. OK, so Blairgowrie to the north isn't one of Highland Perthshire's 6 major towns but still feels like a transition has taken place.

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45.3 km

Stone Circle

Archaeological Site

47.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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