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Royal Burgh Of Montrose

Ferryden Viaduct – Montrose Port loop from Montrose

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Aberdeenshire

Royal Burgh Of Montrose

Ferryden Viaduct – Montrose Port loop from Montrose

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Ferryden Viaduct – Montrose Port loop from Montrose

01:47

29.0km

210m

Cycling

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.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.8 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.74 km

Burns Monument in Rosemount Woods

Highlight • Monument

18.4 km

House of Dun

Highlight • Monument

18th-Century laird's home, with gardens and courtyards, as well as offering views over the Montrose Basin.

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20.5 km

The old stone bridge over River Esk is closed since winter 2023-24 floods. Its first section was washed away and it does not look like it will be fixed anytime soon. It affects the Montrose Basin circular cycling route. No warning signs until crossroads at Barnhead.

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25.9 km

Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre

Highlight • Natural Monument

Well worth a visit, the free-to-enter wildlife centre at Montrose Basin has something for all the family.

An important place for migratory birds to roost and feed, the tidal basin at Montrose is important for breeding eiders, wintering waders and wildfowl.

Take a peek through the telescopes and with binoculars to see what you can spot in the reserve, or learn more about this crucial habitat through the interactive displays.

There's also a cafe on site so you won't go hungry or thirsty during your visit!

Find out more about the facilities here: scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/montrose-basin

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26.6 km

Ferryden Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Viewed either from the roundabout or from the marshes, the Ferryden Viaduct is an impressive piece of Victorian engineering.

Built in 1878 by the North British Railway, the dual purpose structure carries the Edinburgh-Aberdeen main lineover the south-east end of the Montrose Basin.

You'll find no less than seventeen red brick semi-circular arches, all built on a slight curve.

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27.4 km

Beach

27.6 km

South Esk Bridge and View of Montrose Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

The South Esk bridge carries the A92 into Montrose. It crosses parallel to the railway bridge slightly inland giving great views past this and into the Montrose Basin. Looking the other way out along the river towards the sea you can see the lifeboat station on the northern bank and the industrial fishing harbour.
Running across the bridge is fun and allows you to do a loop of the scenic Scurdie Ness headland from Montrose.

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27.7 km

South Esk Bridge and View of the Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

The South Esk bridge carries the A92 into Montrose. It crosses parallel to the railway bridge slightly inland giving great views past this and into the Montrose Basin. Looking the other way out along the river towards the sea you can see the lifeboat station on the northern bank and the industrial fishing harbour.
Riding across the bridge is fun and allows you to do a loop of the scenic Montrose Basin and the coast south and north of Montrose.

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28.0 km

Montrose Port

Highlight • Historical Site

The active port is an important part of Montrose's industry and economy, as well as an integral part of their history.

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29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

4.37 km

2.85 km

2.18 km

987 m

786 m

102 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

4.88 km

1.63 km

858 m

308 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Ferryden Viaduct – Montrose Port loop from Montrose

Burns Monument in Rosemount Woods

House of Dun

Bridge of Dun

Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre

Ferryden Viaduct

South Esk Bridge and View of Montrose Viaduct

South Esk Bridge and View of the Railway Viaduct

Montrose Port

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