Outdoor Access – Walking, Riding, Cycling

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Introduction

There are plenty of opportunities in Dundee for getting outdoors, whether on horseback, bicycle or just your own two feet.

Cycling For All

Cycling for All is back this year at Camperdown Country Park, thanks to joint funding between Forestry Commission Scotland, Michelin and Dundee City Council.

For bookings and further information please call 07943 852075.

Prices for hire are as follows:

£2.50 for the first hour and £2.00 for subsequent hours
Accompanied Children under 16 £1.50 per hour
Family Groups (2 Adults and 2 Children) £6.00 per hour
A 50% concession would be given for all users on benefits upon presentation of appropriate ID

The centre will be open between the 28th June and the 2nd September, with bikes for hire for people of all ages and abilities.

A programme of led rides is being developed and will be publicised shortly.

If you enjoy getting out on the bikes at Camperdown, why not try booking on one of the led rides provided by Ancrum Outdoor Activity Centre?

Green Circular

The Green Circular is a 26-mile cycle route that circumnavigates Dundee. It passes through areas of parkland, alongside the scenic Firth of Tay riverfront, next to the Dighty Burn and past many of Dundee’s visitor attractions including Discovery Point and Camperdown Wildlife Centre.

Cyclists can now access the route through the Dundee Port area. Because of security legislation, those intending to use the cycle route will have to apply for a pass (provided free by the Port Office). Forms can be obtained in advance from the Port Office or from the reception on Floor 2 of Tayside House.

Green Circular maps are available free from the Tourist Office and the Reception area of Floor 2, Tayside House. A Route Guide is available (1.16MB Acrobat PDF).

The new Dundee Green Circular (West) map is available (3.82MB PDF)
The new Dundee Green Circular (East) map is available (3.71MB PDF)

Dundee’s Greenways

Dundee’s Greenways have been developed in the west of Dundee. The routes currently link the City Centre, The University of Dundee, Balgay Park, Ninewells Hospital, South Road Park and the Green Circular. The routes provide a useful link between work places, shops, leisure facilities and recreation areas.

A map of the new routes is available (1.24MB PDF)

Horse Riding

There are bridleways marked out in the Greater Camperdown Country Park area. The trails in Templeton Woods are particularly suited to horse riders.

Walking

The parks, woodlands and open space in Dundee make it an excellent place for walking. You can follow the Green Circular route or simply take a walk in one of the many green spaces around Dundee.

Walking is one of the easiest ways to stay fit and healthy. If you haven’t got the motivation to go out by yourself, why not go along to one of our Healthy Walk Groups and make some new friends while you’re there?

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