Guidelines

How long does it take to walk around Dundee?

How long does it take to walk around Dundee?

The Bronze Route is a short walk around historic Dundee (15 min walk), The Silver Route is a walk around Dudhope Park (30 min walk) and the Gold Route is a walk up the Law and back (60 mins walk). Walk times are based on an average walking speed of 20 mins per mile. These routes are suitable for people of all abilities.

Where are the health walk groups in Dundee?

The Health Walks groups in Dundee are proving to be popular and the number of groups and areas covered continues to grow. There are now groups in Hilltown, Kirkton, Ardler, Douglas, Whitfield, Charleston and Baxter Park. The majority of these walks are led by staff and volunteers from the Community Health Team Dundee .

What was the history of Dundee in the 15th century?

This walk is focused predominantly on Dundee’s pre-jute history in the city centre and the shore. Between the early 15th century and the 1670s, Dundee was the second city of Scotland. Owing its pre-eminence to the safe anchorage of the Tay estuary, it developed as a great Baltic port.

How long is the walk from Newport on Tay to Dundee?

Newport-on-Tay 2 miles; Dundee 7 miles. Use the map type in the top left to choose OS Explorer for walking maps, or OS Landranger for cycling or driving maps. OS Explorer 1:25k More detail showing rights of way, footpaths, landscape features & places of interest.

Where to walk in Perthshire Angus and Dundee?

Walking in Perthshire Angus & Dundee, and the Kingdom of Fife 1 Ben Lawers. 2 Loch Freuchie. 3 Glen Lednock. 4 Falls of Damff. 5 Airlie Ridge Circular. 6 Crombie Discovery Trail. 7 Hopetoun Monument Walk. 8 Ravenscraig to Leven. 9 Tentsmuir Forest Ice House Walk. 10 Perthshire.

Which is better to walk Arbroath or Dundee?

A greater attraction to walkers is the Angus coastline, running from Dundee through Carnoustie and its golf courses, through historic Arbroath, famed for its smokies, to Montrose and on into Aberdeenshire. The coast offers a mix of wide sandy beaches and interesting sandstone cliff formations.

Where are the best places to walk in Scotland?

Known for its outdoor pursuits, Scotland – and Dundee in particular – is a great destination for those looking for scenic walking opportunities. From Iron Age forts to sweeping beaches, serene woodland and charming cityscapes, the area around Dundee has plenty in the way of special scenery.