Broughty Ferry Promenade – Tay Rail Bridge loop from Broughty Ferry

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Broughty Ferry Promenade – Tay Rail Bridge loop from Broughty Ferry

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Broughty Ferry Promenade – Tay Rail Bridge loop from Broughty Ferry

02:33

41.6km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.5 km for 252 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

696 m

Broughty Ferry Promenade

Highlight • Beach

3.64 km

View of Broughty Ferry Castle and Tayport Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Enchanting view of Broughty Ferry castle, Tayport lighthouse and in between the North Sea #RelievedFaceEmoji

Tip by

6.92 km

Victoria Dock

Highlight • Structure

7.38 km

Dundee Cycle Hub

Highlight • Cafe

A great place to stop for coffee, cakes and everything cycle related!

Tip by

11.7 km

Beach

14.6 km

Tay Rail Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Current bridge with remains of old one visible.

Tip by

16.7 km

Tay Rail Bridge

Highlight • Monument

You can see the posts from the original Tay Rail Bridge

Tip by

22.1 km

Priorwell Plantations

Forest

35.5 km

Electric Bikes Scotland

Highlight • Rest Area

if you need to hire or buy an ebike

Tip by

40.1 km

Dundee Sailing and Rowing Club

Highlight • Rest Area

A really excellent combined asphalt cycle and walking route passes Broughty Ferry.

Tip by

41.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

16.3 km

3.43 km

286 m

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

5.42 km

650 m

320 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 November

7°C

1°C

11 %

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Broughty Ferry Promenade – Tay Rail Bridge loop from Broughty Ferry

Broughty Ferry Promenade

View of Broughty Ferry Castle and Tayport Lighthouse

Victoria Dock

Dundee Cycle Hub

Tay Rail Bridge

Tay Rail Bridge

Electric Bikes Scotland

Dundee Sailing and Rowing Club

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