Wade's Bridge – Dunkeld Cathedral loop from Dunkeld and Birnam

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Wade's Bridge – Dunkeld Cathedral loop from Dunkeld and Birnam

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Wade's Bridge – Dunkeld Cathedral loop from Dunkeld and Birnam

03:51

60.1km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 58.5 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.36 km

Trochry Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful link through the glen between Dunkeld and Crieff.

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21.6 km

Griffin Forest Car Park

Highlight • Forest

A free car park with space for approximately 12 vehicles perfectly located for exploring either Griffin Forest or Calliachar Forest.

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28.3 km

The Watermill Bookshop, Gallery & Cafe

Highlight • Structure

The Watermill Bookshop, Gallery & Cafe is a three-storey former oatmeal mill in the picturesque Highland Perthshire town of Aberfeldy.

The Watermill was opened in 2005 by Michael Palin. In …

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28.8 km

Wade's Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Spanning the river Tay just outside Aberfeldy, Wade's Bridge is one of more than 40 bridges built in the Highlands between 1726 and 1735 as part of General Wade's mission …

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38.0 km

Biggins Highland Chocolaterie

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic chocolates made on site.
Range of scones, brownies etc and excellent choice of real coffees and decaf .
Looks like a high end shop you would find in Edinburgh or London.

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38.0 km

Grandtully Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

2 restaurants/bars, a chocolate shop, and general store. It’s a dream come true for a biker/hiker.

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58.1 km

Dunkeld Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

There's been an important place of worship here since the early Celtic Church of the 9th century, but no trace of this building remains. The present cathedral dates from 1318. …

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58.6 km

View of the River Tay from Dunkeld Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dunkeld Bridge was built by Thomas Telford in 1809 and was the main road north to Inverness until the A9 was built in 1977. Today, it provides excellent views up and down the River Tay.

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