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Tayport Ferryport-On-Craig

Tayport Harbour – Tayport Ice House loop from Tayport

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Tayport Ferryport-On-Craig

Tayport Harbour – Tayport Ice House loop from Tayport

Easy

5.0

(1)

10

riders

Tayport Harbour – Tayport Ice House loop from Tayport

01:20

16.3km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

379 m

Tayport Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lighthouse on the southern banks of the Firth of Tay has guided ships to safety for many years. The lighthouse, which was constructed by the city of Dundee, is still active today.

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2

1.73 km

Tayport Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Tayport has a lovely harbour on tha banks of the River Tay. It's a nice place to stop and watch the boats as they travel towards the River Eden. Tentsmuir Forest lies to the east of the harbour.

Tip by

3

3.55 km

Tayport Heath Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Really nice gravelly segment away from the roads with some benches/rest spots

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4

7.59 km

March Stone Boundary Marker

Highlight • Monument

Erected in 1794 as a boundary marker for fishing rights.

Tip by

5

8.23 km

The Ice House Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Ice taken from local ponds in winter was packed round fish stored in here to help preserve them for onward travel.

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6

8.26 km

Tayport Ice House

Highlight • Historical Site

The ice house was built in 1852 to store ice used to chill Salmon that was exported from here to further south. The ice would be collected from the frozen …

Tip by

7

8.32 km

Adaptive Riders Collective Shelter, Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Interesting structure located slightly off the main track.

Tip by

8

14.2 km

Tayport Caravan Park Entrance Road

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

B

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

3.51 km

1.58 km

968 m

280 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

4.83 km

868 m

286 m

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Weather

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Saturday 24 October

12°C

7°C

61 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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