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Tayport lighthouse – Tentsmuir Forest Loop from Dundee

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Tayport lighthouse – Tentsmuir Forest Loop from Dundee

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July 16, 2022

Tayport lighthouse – Tentsmuir Forest Loop from Dundee

Moderate

03:16

44.4km

13.6km/h

170m

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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.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.1 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.16 km

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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13.0 km

The Ice House Ruins

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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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22.1 km

Earlshall Castle

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23.4 km

Leuchars to Tentsmuir Track

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24.6 km

Grassy Trail Through Wooded Farmland

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beautiful track through wooded farmland

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28.4 km

Tentsmuir Forest

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Beautiful forest area right beside the sea, with paved road and gravel track running right through.

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34.7 km

Tayport Heath, Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve

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If you go down to the woods today. ... Take a chainsaw.

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37.1 km

Tayport Harbour

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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.

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44.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

11.6 km

10.4 km

4.49 km

1.81 km

277 m

210 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

13.1 km

11.3 km

1.27 km

1.18 km

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Tayport lighthouse – Tentsmuir Forest Loop from Dundee

Tayport Lighthouse

The Ice House Ruins

Earlshall Castle

Leuchars to Tentsmuir Track

Grassy Trail Through Wooded Farmland

Tentsmuir Forest

Tayport Heath, Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve

Tayport Harbour

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