Broughty Ferry is a coastal suburb of Dundee, Scotland, located on the northern bank of the Firth of Tay. The region's diverse landscape includes sandy beaches, a waterfront promenade, and coastal nature reserves, alongside gentle inland trails. This varied environment provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, jogging, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
Broughty Ferry offers more than 200 routes for outdoor activities, catering to various interests and fitness levels. Road cyclists can…
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Routes
4.5
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Average rating
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People visited

23.5km
05:56
40m
40m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
83
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
hikers
13.4km
03:24
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

34
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
riders
19.0km
00:55
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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359
riders
96.9km
04:13
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

126
riders
71.4km
02:52
210m
210m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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104
riders
47.8km
02:13
140m
140m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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111
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

99
runners
17.4km
01:49
60m
60m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
27.2km
02:50
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

59
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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84
riders
22.4km
01:20
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55
riders
32.7km
02:04
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
riders
26.5km
01:34
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
riders
41.4km
02:32
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
21.6km
01:41
50m
50m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
15.0km
01:07
40m
40m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
23.0km
01:11
40m
40m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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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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14
riders
28.6km
01:50
70m
70m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
16.2km
00:56
40m
40m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
26.4km
01:39
60m
60m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Broughty Ferry offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 260 routes for these activities. Routes are rated an average of 4.35 out of 5 stars by over 30,000 visitors.
Broughty Ferry has 126 dedicated road cycling routes. These include coastal paths and sections of the National Cycle Network Route 1. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Broughty Ferry guide.
There are 40 hiking routes in Broughty Ferry, ranging from coastal walks to trails through the Local Nature Reserve. Options include family-friendly routes and those accessible from bus stations. Consult the Hiking around Broughty Ferry guide for details.
Broughty Ferry features routes suitable for families, particularly for hiking and cycling. The new 2.5-mile (4 km) path connecting Broughty Ferry to Monifieth is off-road and suitable for walking, cycling, and 'wheeling'. The Family-friendly hikes around Broughty Ferry guide provides specific recommendations.
Broughty Ferry offers 54 jogging routes, including paths along the waterfront and through the Local Nature Reserve. These routes cater to various fitness levels. The Running Trails around Broughty Ferry guide lists available options.
Broughty Ferry has 45 touring cycling routes. These routes often follow scenic paths along the River Tay estuary and connect to the Dundee Green Circular walking and cycling route. The Cycling around Broughty Ferry guide provides further information.
Key natural attractions include Broughty Ferry Beach and Waterfront, the Broughty Ferry Local Nature Reserve with its dunes and wildlife, and the expansive River Tay Estuary. Barnhill Rock Garden also offers scenic views over the Tay.
Broughty Ferry offers a limited number of mountain biking routes and several gravel biking options. Craigowl Hill, slightly further afield, provides both paved and dirt single-track paths for biking enthusiasts. The Gravel biking around Broughty Ferry guide details these routes.
Komoot offers several guides for Broughty Ferry, including those for Road Cycling, Running, Hiking, Touring Cycling, and Gravel Biking. There are also guides for family-friendly and easy routes.
Broughty Ferry is a popular destination on komoot, with over 30,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 267 available routes have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
The official website for tourist information about Broughty Ferry is visitbroughtyferry.co.uk. This site is funded by The Broughty Ferry Traders Association and serves as a central information hub.

