Grade: Easy Duration: 2-3 Hours Length: 32.5km/20m. Bike Riding. This lovely route follows the River Tay and National Cycle route 77 from Perth to Dunkeld. Carnoustie to Crombie Park. Route3. Keep to the main track and climb for about 20 minutes until you come across the signs warning you of mountain bikers crossing. Depending on which direction you choose, there is a stiff climb out of Aberfeldy on the A826, but of course this is rewarded by a long long downhill to Dunkeld! Please click here to find out more about this cycle route. Sport: cycling, Distance:27.84 miles / 44.81 km, route no: 4281278. Take care as this route uses two A roads, the A826 and the A822 between Aberfeldy and Dunkeld. We’re delighted to bring the world’s best bike route-planning to the Southern Hemisphere… Stick to tarmac with our new routing option. Nearest train station: Dunkeld and Birnam Recommended bike: Gravel or mountain bike. Fort William to Strontian to Glenfinnan to Fort William. Popular Walking Routes from Dunkeld, United Kingdom. Dunkeld to Pitlochry via Ballinluig and Dalguise. Overnight parking of cars or campervans/caravans is not permitted at our Cally, Glen Tilt and Logierait car parks. Perthshire cycling: The best routes. You will follow the Sustrans Route 83 and 7 into Pitlochry, where the Escape Route Cafe offers great food and drinks. Read more. From short and family-friendly day trips, to longer routes, suitable for the avid cyclist! 25 Feb 2019 Since launching cycle.travel in 2013, we’re delighted to have become the route-planner of choice for thousands of bike tourers, recreational riders and city commuters. Great for natural history. Dunkeld Cycle routes Pitlochry Cycle routes Tummel and Rannoch Cycle routes Blair Atholl - Glen Tilt There are a number of excellent rides on Atholl Estates, who also produce a Cycle Route Booklet which can be purchased from the Ranger's hut in the middle of Blair Atholl. A Lochaber Loop . Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of May and August. Route14. Alternatively, hit the big cycling climbs of Glen Quaich or Schiehallion road with a base in Aberfeldy or Dunkeld. This is the shortest route out of our suggestions and it’s suitable for families with younger children. Start Routes Dunkeld to Pitlochry. We acknowledge the support of Angus Cycling Club in supplying the routes described on these cards and also the support of CTC Tayside in supplying photographs. A simple, beautiful mountain bike route on Atholl Estates' tracks through woodland, past lochs and over moorland, north of Dunkeld. ‘The Salmon Run’, NCN77, follows the fish up the Tay for 54 sometimes challenging miles, mostly on quiet roads. Highland Perthshire Cycling secures investment for Pitlochry Cycle Routes in the form of the Gravel Trails Project across Highland Perthshire. A cycle route map for Blair Atholl is available locally at the Information Centre or Caravan Park shop. Share this page. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. Pitlochry has Escape Route and in Dunkeld there is Base Camp Bikes. Keep to this track through fields and woods for 4 miles to reach the road just before Polney Loch. Cycle Ride to Glamis. Route1. Perthshire has some of the best road cycling in Scotland with a huge number of extremely quiet roads which criss-cross the county and don’t take half a day to get to. Find bike rides and cycle routes such as Perth to Crieff and Dunkeld Circular Perth Dunkeld Road (A85) Dunkeld Road (A85). NCN7, meanwhile – as part of its mammoth journey from Sunderland to Inverness – winds challengingly off-road north through the hills from Aberfoyle (heavy-duty mountain bikes only) Dunkeld & Birnam Station is a short cycle from Dunkeld. Perth to Dunkeld Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map Read more. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. Loch Tummel is a beautiful lake and National Scenic Area in Scotland. Thanks to Tony Wragg and Hugh Stewart who provided this route information from their new book Mountain Biking Adventures: multi-day routes in northern Britain. Thank you, very useful. This route is fitted for all seasons. Check out just a couple of the cycle routes around Dunkeld, they’re rather gorgeous… even if we are biased. Perth to Dunkeld - Bike Riding. Read about many more rides in the Perth area. Two national cycle routes pass through Highland Perthshire. Walking and cycling routes change over time. Dunkeld: Dunkeld bike hire & repairs, The Old Police House, Perth Road, Birnam : Kenmore: Perthshire Mountain Bikes, 31 Taymouth Drive Kenmore : Kirkmichael: DBH Cycle Hire, within Kirkmichael Village Shop, Main Street, Kirkmichael, Strathardle 881272: Pitlochry: Escape Route, 8, West Moulin Road, Pitlochry, 01796 473859. Dunkeld to Pitlochry - Bike Riding. Every area has a 'classic' route, explore your own or ask at the local bike shop. From the 222 metre high point there are some magnificent views of the Tay Estuary toward Dundee and Fife, the Ochils, Ben Vorlich and Ben More, the Grampians, Ben Lawers, Schiehallion and the Lochnagar massif. Logierait to Pitlochry via Route 7 is good fun as well. Find ideas for new routes for walking, running, cycling and more on plotaroute.com. Posted 1 year ago # Frenchy Member. 1.1 Dundee to Perth; 1.2 Perth to Dunkeld; 1.3 Dunkeld to Pitlochry; Route. Grade: Moderate Duration: 4-5 Hours Length: 46.5km/28.4m. Use the drop down menu above to find a wealth of routes in the area for all abilities. Bealach Mountain Bike and Walking Route A rewarding route for reasonably fit mountain bikers up to the loch below Ben Vrackie and back over the Bealach na Searmoin. Blair Atholl to Struan and Calvine – 19km allow 2hrs 15mins We will put this ride on in detail when we get a chance. Had multi-day touring in mind? Route12. A route around Birnam. Depending on which direction you choose, there is a stiff climb out of Aberfeldy on the A826, but of course this is rewarded by a long long downhill to Dunkeld! Ignore a path off to the right, and continue by the Tay, passing a discreet sewage works. Route map for 'Dunkeld Route 10 Km' - a 10.0km running route near Oaklands, ZA. Bike Riding. Share Bookmark My Map Print GPX KML Plan a route here Copy route Plan joint trip Embed Fitness Dunkeld to Pitlochry. Key Facts. The traffic-free section of National Cycle Network Route 77 between Almondbank and Perth city centre is also a vital connection for commuters. From there the route continues on NCN 7, where The Struan Inn near Calvine is another welcome stop for refreshments. Weather conditions may also affect path surfaces. Attractions along the route include the Cairn o’ Mhor Winery, Scone Palace, two whisky distilleries, Dunkeld Cathedral and Big Tree Country. Route map for 'Dunkeld' - a 58.5km cycle route near Kinrossie, UK. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. Enjoy our fantastic countryside responsibly by following this sensible advice. From Dundee, the route passes through Invergowrie before running alongside the A90 until Longforgan. It is often known as The Salmon Run cycle route. Further on the Dunkeld House hotel is seen just over to the right of the path. Responsible for this content Macs Adventure Verified partner Explorers Choice / Scone Palace near Perth Add comment . Two major cycle routes cut through the wonderful loch and glen scenery of Perthshire. Kevin is an invaluable source of local information. We've placed the marker on the map at the point where these two routes meet. See route map, elevation profile and description I would not recommend that section on a road bike, although it is manageable if you go slowly, just frustrating. Dunkeld to Jubilee bridge is a non tarmac off road path, although passable on a road bike by a competent cyclist care must be taken. The water of River Tummel (and its landscape) is always different. Route map for 'Craiglush To Pitlochry' - a 30.6km walking route near Dunkeld, UK. After that it is on road to Logierait and is all good. Find the right bike route for you through Aberfeldy, where we've got 53 cycle routes to explore. Route runs from Perth out the Gilmerton and up over the hill to Dunkeld before coming back down to Perth via Bankfoot. Got a short journey to take, why not cycle? Other routes are available as downloads below: Dunkeld Walks A4 Booklet. Dunkeld to Ballinluig: 1 hour, 8.5 miles, 320 calories. Contents . Cycling around Loch Tummel | Recreational cycle route | 27.6 mi | EN, NL. Sustrans Routes 7 and 77 both pass through Highland Perthshire - check out the routes on the map in the Gallery tab, or follow the links below. Follow the road L, and as the road heads downhill look for a layby on the L, with a path heading off uphill. 1 Route. Experience Scotland from a new perspective, from the saddle of a bike, and immerse yourself in our amazing landscapes, history and culture. Lots of opportunities to stop and enjoy the views. Talk to other cyclists and leave comments about this cycle route. Find Sustrans cycle routes in Scotland. Responsible for this content Macs Adventure Verified partner Explorers Choice / Edradour Distillery Add comment . Craigvinean Downhill Route (alternative Route) Starting from the same car park go to the junction about 200 metres along the road - a route marker for cyclists directs you right - ignore this and carry straight on. There are some hotels along this route, including Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. Start from the Cally Car Park (signed off the Blairgowrie/Loch of the Lowes road just outside of Dunkeld). North of Dunkeld, Route 77 is poor between the Hilton and the Tay crossing. Take care as this route uses two A roads, the A826 and the A822 between Aberfeldy and Dunkeld. You’ll never be short of a new route, but take those climbing legs with you for the extra challenge. The ride is easily accessible with train stations at either end. Back. Ready for more? The classic mountain bike route through Glen Tilt can be found in the Blair Atholl section. Cycling along a place with a past (Battle of Dunkeld). National Cycle Route 77 runs from Dundee to Pitlochry via Perth. The route below starts at the car park at Corsiehill and takes you up Kinnoull Hill to the Kinnoull Tower. the cycle route beside the A9, go L here for 1 mile and then take the back road back to Dunkeld and the car park. Start Routes Perth to Dunkeld. A two day gravel adventure starting and finishing in Dunkeld. The cycling route starts at the car park. Please use your own judgement when using the routes based upon the weather and the ability, experience and confidence levels of those in your group. Route map for 'Aberfeldy To Dunkeld' - a 26.4km walking route near Aberfeldy, UK. Route13. Route16. Follow this, turning R at the track junction. 3. If you’re planning a break to Perthshire, why not pack your bikes too? Carnoustie to Forfar. Back. Beyond the hotel the parks forks once more, with the signed route continuing on the main cycle path ahead, whilst a fishermen's path forks left down beside the river. Share Bookmark My Map Print GPX KML Plan a route here Copy route Plan joint trip Embed Fitness Perth to Dunkeld. Edradynate Loop, by Farragon Hill A very attractive route for fit and experienced mountain bikers with demanding climbs, great views and stonking downhills. More Pitlochry Cycle Routes with the new Gravel Trails. Suitable for all. You achieve height quickly and easily. There are some hotels along this route, including Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld. Dundee to Perth. 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