Another great run near Tayport is around the Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a massive sand dune system, with a nice series of trails passing by the dunes. and through grassland, heathland, forestland, and some runnable beach sections. We’ve classified this as a ‘trail run’, but the paths are relatively flat & wide, with easy footing. There’s plenty of wildlife, spectacular wildflowers in summer, and unique trails through forested sand dunes.We haven’t mapped a route — we suggest consulting this map and the various information points throughout the reserve.
The go-to route is from Tayport village to the edge of the reserve at Tentsmuir Point (3 km). The reserve can also be accessed at Kinshaldy, where it’s 2.5 km to Tentsmuir Point. Some of this might involve running on the (runnable) beach. There are also some paths, and a separate car park, around Morthon Locks (lake).
Forested sand dunes.CC: Richard Webb
Another great run near Tayport is around the Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a massive sand dune system, with a nice series of trails passing by the dunes. and through grassland, heathland, forestland, and some runnable beach sections. We’ve classified this as a ‘trail run’, but the paths are relatively flat & wide, with easy footing. There’s plenty of wildlife, spectacular wildflowers in summer, and unique trails through forested sand dunes.We haven’t mapped a route — we suggest consulting this map and the various information points throughout the reserve.
The go-to route is from Tayport village to the edge of the reserve at Tentsmuir Point (3 km). The reserve can also be accessed at Kinshaldy, where it’s 2.5 km to Tentsmuir Point. Some of this might involve running on the (runnable) beach. There are also some paths, and a separate car park, around Morthon Locks (lake).
A scenic path along the River Tay, called the Green Circular, extends for many miles east and west of the center of Dundee. This 5.3 mile western route features nice water views, passing the V&A Museum, Dundee University, and the airport.
A route exploring the waterfront area east of the marina. We've mapped a route of up to 6.5 miles one-way, in three sections. Favorite is the ~3 miles starting at Broughty Castle, then along the Esplanade, and the southern part of the Mighty Durn path.
One can put together a nice 2-3 miles around Balgay Park/Victoria Park/Lochee Park, including paths to forested Mills Observatory. Extend further on paths to the Change Centre Dundee sports complex, or do our full 9.3 mile loop!
A nice ribbon of green on this linear park path, which runs along the Dighty Burn tributary of the River Tay. Combination of open park land and some forested sections. Up to 4.3 miles between Claypotts Castle and just west of Trottick Ponds.
Tayport is a commuter suburb of Dundee, located just across the Tay Road Bridge. One can put together a nice run 5.5 mile run featuring Tayport Common, marina, and path put to the Tayport Lighthouse.
Run a 10k scenic waterfront route past the world’s oldest public golf course, and then along the beach where the iconic 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed. A unique and historic route in the seaside town of St. Andrews on Scotland’s east coast.
Our other favorite route in St. Andrews is along Lade Braes Walk, a historic public footpath that runs past several parks and skirts several golf courses. The 3.5 mile path connects the University of St Andrews with Craigtoun Country Park. Gradual uphill.
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