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Dunkeld Cathedral – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Stanley

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Dunkeld Cathedral – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Stanley

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Dunkeld Cathedral – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Stanley

02:59

47.5km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.9 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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24.1 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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26.2 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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26.5 km

Dunkeld Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

There's been an important place of worship here since the early Celtic Church of the 9th century, but no trace of this building remains. The present cathedral dates from 1318. …

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26.7 km

A lovely town along the River Tay, Dunkeld is a wonderfully picturesque town in Perthshire.

The town centre feels like a step into history, albeit with delicious modern bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and independent shops.

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27.0 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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28.0 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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28.3 km

Sustrans Millennium Milepost at Dunkeld Railway Station

Highlight • Cycleway

For those interested in bagging the circa 170 cast-iron 'Millennium Milepost' sculptures on the National Cycle Network in Scotland here's one at Dunkeld Railway Station. (type: Mills)

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31.1 km

A9 Crossing to Murthly Estate Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

the road ends and you have to directly cross the live carriageway to get to the track on the other side.

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47.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

12.9 km

1.53 km

1.32 km

431 m

212 m

Surfaces

42.6 km

3.63 km

844 m

256 m

139 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 19 June

18°C

11°C

13 %

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Dunkeld Cathedral – Dunkeld Town Centre loop from Stanley

Loch of the Lowes Nature Reserve

Atholl Memorial Fountain (Mercat Cross), Dunkeld

Dunkeld Cathedral

Dunkeld Town Centre

View of the River Tay from Dunkeld Bridge

Beatrix Potter Garden

Sustrans Millennium Milepost at Dunkeld Railway Station

A9 Crossing to Murthly Estate Forest Path

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