Green Circular Route
- 38 km
- 188 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 188 m
- 38 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders comfortable with moderate distance and some climbing over varied surfaces.
38 km loop route around Monifieth, Angus, with 188 m climbing and varied road types.
This 38 km circular route starts and finishes in Monifieth, passing through numerous suburbs and localities including Douglas, Whitfield, Pitkerro, Birkhill, and Broughty Ferry among others. The highest point is at 177 m elevation around km 13.1. The main climb extends from km 9.9 for 3.2 km with an average gradient of 3.3% and a gain of 106 m. The surface is mainly paved (89%), with some gravel or unpaved sections (5%) and some unmapped (6%). The route features a variety of road types: 20.1 km on cycle paths, 6.2 km on paths, 5 km on quiet streets, 3.9 km on minor roads, 1.5 km on roads with cycle lanes, and 0.5 km on main roads. The route is mostly flat with 75% flat terrain, 12% climbing, and 13% descending. The longest descent is 3 km starting at 14.9 km with a drop of 111 m. Amenities include cafés, pubs, shops, water taps, toilets, and bike shops at various points along the way. The longest stretch without café, shop, or water is 3.7 km between km 7.1 and 10.8. Bailout stations are available at Dundee (25.7 km) and Balmossie (35.1 km).
Highlights
- Main climb from 9.9 km to 13.1 km
- Highest point at 177 m elevation
- Cycle paths cover 54% of the route
- Longest descent of 3 km starting at 14.9 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 9.9 km | 3.2 km | 106 m | 3.3 % | 4.6 % | 177 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 54% cycle path · 17% path · 13% quiet street · 10% minor road
- Cycle paths
- 21.6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 12% climbing · 13% descending · 75% flat
- Longest descent
- 3 km from 14.9 km, dropping 111 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 2.2 kmAldi · supermarket · 100 m off route
- 2.8 kmStarbucks · café · on the route
- 5.4 kmBoots · pharmacy · 230 m off route
- 7.1 kmForfar Road Service Station · petrol station · on the route
- 8 kmLanka House Group · bike shop · 540 m off route
- 11.4 kmNine Maidens · pub · 30 m off route
- 15.9 kmToilets · on the route
- 17.6 kmAldi · supermarket · 90 m off route
- 17.8 kmAsda · petrol station · 140 m off route
- 25 kmTesco · petrol station · 40 m off route
- 25.3 kmTesco Extra · supermarket · 100 m off route
- 25.7 kmToilets · on the route
- 26.1 kmForks Café · café · on the route
- 26.7 kmElectric Bikes Scotland · bike shop · on the route
- 32.5 kmBoughty Ferry News · convenience store · 60 m off route
- 32.5 kmRepair stand · 300 m off route
- 33 kmWindmill Public Toilet · toilets · on the route
- 34.5 kmEsso · petrol station · 230 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 25.7 km — Dundee (station), 110 m off route
- 35.1 km — Balmossie (station), 30 m off route
Worth a stop
- 2.5 km — Claypotts Castle (castle)
- 16.3 km — Hawk Owl (attraction)
- 22.4 km — Tay View (viewpoint)
- 26.2 km — Tay Road Bridge Monument (monument)
- 32.7 km — Broughty Castle (castle)
At the start and finish
- Best Kebab and Pizza House · fast food · 310 m
- Co-op Food · convenience store · 320 m
- Tong's Dynasty · fast food · 290 m
- The Bell Tree · pub · 360 m
Practical information
- Paved
- Loop
- 2 h 43 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–18 °C in those months
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without cafe, shop or water is 3.7 km from 7.1 to 10.8 km
- 0.5 km on main roads
- Steepest 500 m section at 4.5% gradient at 10.6 km