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Tour 1

Return trip to Broughty Ferry along National Cycle Route 1 (2 hours)

This trip is approx. 5 – 6 miles long.  Travelling east along beautiful waterfront with views to Fife and beyond.  It is largely off-road (cycle path) and even.  The ride is suitable for all confident cyclists.

Tour 2

Return trip to Dundee Botanic Gardens (2 hours)

This trip is approx. 5 – 6 miles long.  Travelling west along the waterfront with views right up the Tay.  It is largely off-road (cycle path) and even.  The ride is suitable for all confident cyclists.

Tour 3

Return trip to Monifieth along the North shore of the Tay estuary (3 hours)

The trip is approx. 10 – 12 miles long and largely off-road (cycle path) and even.  It is suitable for all confident cyclists.

Tour 4

Return trip across Tay Bridge and then onto Tayport (3 hours)

The trip is approx. 10 – 12 miles long and largely off-road (cycle path) and even.  It is suitable for all confident cyclists.

Tour 5

“Dundee at Your Feet” (4 hours)

Cycling along back streets of Dundee and then a moderate climb to reach the summit of Dundee Law with panoramic views of the city. A real treat for fitter groups with more cycling experience.

All tours stop at places of cultural and historical interest in and around the city and provide excellent photo opportunities.  All our tours have rest stops as well as refreshment breaks.  There are also stops where less confident cyclists can wait, if necessary, for the rest of the group.

For further information, prices and availability please call 01382 884414 (Ext 2) or pop in-store where a member of staff will be happy to help you.

Downloadable maps coming soon.

 

In the meantime please just ask in store.

Places of Interest

RRS Discovery/Discovery Point Museum

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Discovery Point is the home of RRS Discovery.

Here audio visual shows, computer-based interactive experiences, and displays on the actual artefacts of the crew transport you to Antarctica.

Verdant Works

EBS-Places of Interest-Verdant Works

Scotland’s Jute Museum at Verdant Works is a tale of two cities both of them Dundee.

For thousands in the 19th century it was a city of long working hours, poor pay and ill health.

For the privileged few, it was a city of opportunity and wealth.

University of Dundee Botanic Garden

EBS-Places of Interest-University of Dundee Botanic Garden

The University of Dundee Botanic Garden is host to a wide range of plants, a collection of conifers and broad-leaved trees and shrubs, tropical and temperate glasshouses, water garden and herb garden.

Located in 9.5 hectares of south facing, gently sloping land near the banks of the River Tay, the Garden features many species of indigenous British plants as well as representative collections of important plants from all the continents of the world.

Broughty Castle & Museum

EBS-Places of Interest-Broughty Castle and Museum

Built in 1496, Broughty Castle has survived countless sieges and battles.

Today it houses fascinating displays on the life and times of Broughty Ferry, its people, the environment and the wildlife that live close by.

V & A Dundee

EBS-Places of Interest-V & A Dundee

An international centre of design, V&A Dundee will present the brilliance of Scottish creativity and the best of design from around the world.

The first ever dedicated design museum in Scotland and the only other V&A museum anywhere in the world outside London, V&A Dundee will provide a place of inspiration, discovery, and learning through its mission to enrich lives through design.

McManus Gallery

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The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum offers a fascinating insight into Dundee.

With eight galleries to explore, there is a wealth of information to discover in exhibitions of art, history and the environment.

Dundee Science Centre

EBS-Places of Interest-Dundee Science Centre

Explore the wonders of the science.

Immerse yourself in over 80 hands-on, fun and interactive exhibits.

Experience one of our exciting live science shows or take part in an activity or workshop.

Relax over a coffee or browse a range of gifts at Dundee Science Centre – a fun and exhilarating experience for the whole family.

Dundee Law

EBS-Places of Interest-Dundee Law

An extinct volcano formed around 400 million years ago, The Law’s 572-foot peak is the city’s highest point, the most distinctive landmark and an enduring attraction for visitors and locals.

At a height of 572 feet above sea level, The Law provides a popular, easily accessed vantage point placed high above the centre of Dundee.

Barnhill Rock Garden

EBS-Places of Interest-Barnhill Rock Garden

The Barnhill Rock Garden is an award winning public park extending to more than two hectares.

This beautiful garden boasts a wonderful array of alpines, shrubs, woodland and waterside planting with spectacular views across the River Tay.

Dundee Women’s Trail

EBS-Places of Interest-Dundee Women’s Trail

Around Dundee, there is a trail of twenty-five plaques to commemorate remarkable Dundee women.

Their stories are told in further detail in the Dundee Women’s Trail Book.

You can follow the trail with an app on your smartphone, which can be easily downloaded via your App Store free of charge.

Take a trip around Dundee to see how these amazing women shaped Dundee.