Dundee to Arbroath - Sustrans

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Discover 21 wonderful miles from
Dundee to Arbroath
This 21-mile section of National Route 1 (also part of the
North Sea Cycle Route) follows flat, coastal paths and
minor roads, and takes you from city and town to
beaches, castles and golf links.
Angus Council •
Dundee City Council •
The Scottish Executive •
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Dundee to Arbroath
Discover 21 miles of pleasant cycling and
walking routes along the Tay Estuary
Starting in Dundee at the north end of the Tay Road
Bridge, the route heads through the Dundee port area.
(You will be asked to show photographic identification,
so bring your passport or driving licence. At time of print,
there was no access for pedestrians through the port.)
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As you continue around the bay, you’ll see Broughty
Castle jutting into the estuary and overlooking
Broughty’s Blue Flag beach to the east. There are
several pubs and restaurants in Broughty Ferry and
entry to the castle museum is free.
The route then follows close to the sea to Monifieth,
where a fine, new route heads over Barry Links, past
MOD land (excellent for wildlife). Carnoustie offers
opportunities for refreshments and a view of the famous
championship golf course.
The route continues on minor roads to East Haven,
where it heads inland and on to Arbroath. From autumn
2005, you will be able to join a new cycle route at
Salmond’s Muir – this will run alongside the A92 into
Arbroath. There are plans to complete the coastal route
between Carnoustie and Arbroath, which, when finished,
will offer even more opportunities for pleasant and easy
cycling along this beautiful coastline.
Sculpture at Monifieth
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The National Cycle Network is a comprehensive network of
safe and attractive walking and cycling routes throughout the
UK. 10,000 miles will be completed by the end of 2005 – one
third traffic-free, the rest following quiet lanes or traffic-calmed
roads. The National Cycle Network is co-ordinated by
Sustrans, the UK's leading sustainable transport charity, and
other partners, such as local authorities.
For more information on routes in your area, or more about
Sustrans and how to become a Supporter, visit or call:
www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk
0845 113 00 65
Registered charity number 326550
Front cover: Broughty Castle
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Dundee to Arbroath
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Beach at Broughty Ferry
Standing stones at Monifieth
Arbroath Smokies
©Copyright/Credit: Scottish Viewpoint
(Andrew Burman)
Know the Code before you go … Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors - responsibly!
Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland
water providing they act responsibly. Your access rights
and responsibilities are explained fully in the Scottish
Outdoor Access Code.
When you are on the National
Cycle Network you will see
these signs, red for national
route, blue for regional route.
Whether you’re in the outdoors or managing the
outdoors, the key things are to :
• take responsibility for your own actions;
• respect the interests of other people;
• care for the environment.
Find out more by visiting www.outdooraccess-scotland.com or phoning your local Scottish Natural
Heritage office.