Ferryden Viaduct – Montrose Port loop from Brechin

City Of Brechin And District

Ferryden Viaduct – Montrose Port loop from Brechin

Moderate

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Ferryden Viaduct – Montrose Port loop from Brechin

02:42

43.0km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.9 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.24 km

Bridge of Dun

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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11.3 km

Target Strip

Forest

28.0 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 …

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28.7 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 …

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29.4 km

Beach

29.6 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 …

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29.7 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 …

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30.0 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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30.8 km

Water refill point

Highlight • Rest Area

Free water point on Montrose High Street.

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42.7 km

Maison Dieu Coffee Roasters

Highlight • Cafe

Maison Dieu roast their own coffee in small batches to create the most delicious coffee. The team are passionate and take care with the sourcing, roasting and if required grinding. …

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43.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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