Firth of Tay to Moray - Sustrans
Firth of Tay to Moray - Sustrans
Firth of Tay to Moray - Sustrans
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<strong>Tay</strong>port <strong>to</strong> Invergowrie 2<br />
Category: Coastal cycle path<br />
Distance: 7 miles/11 kilometres<br />
Time: 1 hour<br />
Gradient: Flat<br />
Surface: Tarmac<br />
Explore the banks <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Tay</strong>, Scotland’s longest river, on<br />
this satisfying and straightforward ride. The route starts from<br />
<strong>Tay</strong>port, on the south side <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Firth</strong>, and follows a former<br />
railway line before crossing the 1.5 mile-long <strong>Tay</strong> Road Bridge<br />
(look out for the track <strong>to</strong> the left that leads up <strong>to</strong> the bridge).<br />
On the far side, turn left <strong>to</strong> join National Route 77. This soon<br />
passes by the impressive RRS Discovery – Captain Scott’s polar<br />
expedition ship. The 100-year-old vessel has been lovingly<br />
res<strong>to</strong>red and a visit will appeal <strong>to</strong> young and old. You can<br />
continue on your own voyage <strong>of</strong> discovery on the cycle path by<br />
the shore road all the way <strong>to</strong> Invergowrie.<br />
Turning right from the <strong>Tay</strong> Road Bridge, Route 1 heads through<br />
the docks and, after a short stretch <strong>of</strong> quiet road, on<strong>to</strong> a fine<br />
cycle path along the coast <strong>to</strong> Broughty Ferry with its castle and<br />
beach. You may be asked for pho<strong>to</strong> ID at the docks security<br />
gates. If you are unable <strong>to</strong> get through, use the A82 for under a<br />
mile <strong>to</strong> Stannergate roundabout and turn right <strong>to</strong> rejoin the cycle<br />
path. There is a footway on the south side <strong>of</strong> the A82.<br />
Famous Dundonians © Fergal MacErlean<br />
Miles<br />
0 1<br />
0<br />
Kilometres<br />
1 2<br />
3<br />
2<br />
Camperdown<br />
Country Park<br />
A90<br />
Dundee Green Circular<br />
Dundee Circular – this cycle path<br />
(on- and <strong>of</strong>f-road sections) can be<br />
followed right round the city<br />
A90<br />
Caird<br />
Park<br />
Map 3<br />
Lochee<br />
A 923<br />
McManus Galleries<br />
(Dundee City Council)<br />
Dundee<br />
A929<br />
A972<br />
B959<br />
West Ferry<br />
Claypotts Castle<br />
(His<strong>to</strong>ric Scotland)<br />
A930<br />
Broughty<br />
Ferry Station<br />
Start/<br />
Finish<br />
Invergowrie<br />
Mills Observa<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Verdant Works<br />
(Dundee Heritage<br />
Trust)<br />
Dundee Station<br />
A92<br />
Docks<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong> ID may be required<br />
Frigate Unicorn<br />
Broughty<br />
Ferry<br />
To Perth<br />
7<br />
<strong>Firth</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tay</strong><br />
A85<br />
<strong>Tay</strong> Rail Bridge<br />
<strong>Tay</strong> Road Bridge<br />
Royal Research Ship Discovery<br />
(Dundee Heritage Trust)<br />
Newpor<strong>to</strong>n-<strong>Tay</strong><br />
Map 1<br />
B946<br />
<strong>Tay</strong>port<br />
Start/<br />
Finish<br />
8
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