Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff is a region situated on the north-western edge of Dundee, characterized by a varied landscape that supports a range of outdoor pursuits. The area features a mix of mixed woodlands, rolling hills, and fertile farmland, with views extending over the Carse of Gowrie and the Firth of Tay. To the north, the terrain rises towards the lower slopes of the Sidlaw Hills, offering more elevated routes. This diverse geography provides suitable conditions for several sports like…
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4.1
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Average rating
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(7)
66
hikers
5.79km
01:33
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
hikers
6.25km
01:42
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
hikers
3.33km
00:54
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1.30km
00:20
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
60.1km
03:53
910m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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52
riders
7.22km
00:52
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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riders
17.7km
01:49
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

19
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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75
riders
35.2km
01:27
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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42.3km
01:58
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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41
riders
24.6km
01:08
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

27
riders
56.4km
02:40
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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39
riders
58.3km
03:28
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
22.3km
01:36
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1
riders
41.9km
02:32
210m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
runners
8.01km
00:53
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.12km
00:47
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
9.67km
01:06
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
9.57km
01:01
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
45.6km
02:52
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.0km
03:31
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
27.3km
01:44
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
40.7km
02:29
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 78 routes, catering to different interests and skill levels. These routes are rated an average of 4.36 stars by more than 12,000 visitors.
Popular hiking routes include the Backmuir Wood loop via The Logan, an easy 2.1-mile (3.4 km) trail through mixed woodland. The Fowlis Castle loop from Piperdam is another easy 4.3-mile (6.9 km) path across open farmland. The Piperdam Loch loop, at 5.4 miles (8.7 km), is also a favored trail.
Yes, Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff offers several easy hiking routes suitable for beginners. An example is the Backmuir Wood loop via The Logan, which is an easy 2.1-mile (3.4 km) trail. More options can be found in the Easy hikes around Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff guide.
The region provides several family-friendly walking options, often through woodlands and along lochs. These routes are generally accessible and suitable for various ages. A dedicated guide for Family-friendly hikes around Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff is available.
Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff offers diverse terrain for mountain biking, including routes through mixed woodlands and rolling hills. Trails range from moderate loops like Laird's Loch to more challenging ascents such as Craigowl Hill. The MTB Trails around Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff guide provides detailed information.
The area features mixed woodlands like Backmuir Wood, rolling hills, and fertile farmland. The landscape includes views over the Carse of Gowrie and the Firth of Tay. To the north, the lower slopes of the Sidlaw Hills offer elevated routes, and scenic routes wind around lochs such as Laird's Loch and Piperdam Loch.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the region, covering various sports and interests. Examples include Hiking around Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff, MTB Trails around Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff, and Hikes from bus stations around Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff.
Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 12,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The 78 available routes have an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
The highest point in the immediate area is Lundie Craigs at 1,158 feet (353 meters). Craigowl Hill also reaches 1,493 feet (455 meters), providing more challenging ascents for mountain bikers and hikers.
The region offers routes suitable for road cycling across its network of roads connecting villages and hamlets. The Road Cycling Routes around Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff guide provides detailed information on available routes.
Yes, the varied landscape of Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff, with its mixed woodlands and farmland, provides suitable terrain for gravel biking. A dedicated guide for Gravel biking around Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff is available on komoot.
The official website for the Muirhead, Birkhill And Liff Community Council can be accessed via the Angus Council's website. The direct link is communitycouncils.wordpress.com/angus/muirhead-birkhill-liff/.

