Walking, Riding, Cycling

The Green Circular is a 26-mile leisure cycle and walking 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:

• V&A Dundee
• Discovery Point
• Camperdown Wildlife Centre.

Information boards on the way round point out historic buildings such as 7 Arches Viaduct, Finlathen Aquaduct, Claypotts Castle, Broughty Ferry Castle, Camperdown House and Tay Rail Bridge. They also suggest wildlife to look out for in the woodland, river or coastal habitats you will pass.

Almost all of the Green Circular is on shared use paths, although there are some sections on the road. The route is suitable for all standard bikes, mainly with a tarmac surface. Unsurfaced paths at Templeton Woods and Panmurefield may be muddy or stony. The route is well signposted in both directions, but a copy of the Dundee Cycle Map is useful to help find your way and indicates barriers which may be difficult for tandems, trikes or cargo bikes. You do not need to ride or walk the Green Circular all in one day. The Cycle Map will help you plan shorter loops.

The Dundee Cycle Map is the most up to date guide to cycling in Dundee. It includes the Green Circular and Greenways routes and recommends ways of getting across much of the city using quieter roads, cycle lanes and off-road routes. It also details cycle parking locations across the city. You can pick up a paper copy at libraries, community centres, the Tourist Information at the V & A and at the Dundee Cycle Hub.  Download a copy of Dundee Cycle Map.

Dundee has a specially built mountain bike trail and other suggested routes across the city.

• Dundee Mountain Bike Trails

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

The parks, woodlands and open space in Dundee make it an excellent place for walking. You can choose one of the Health Walk Cards, a heritage trail or simply take a walk in one of the many green spaces around Dundee.  Leaflet guides are available from the libraries.

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?