National Cycle Route 777
- 24 km
- 233 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 233 m
- 24 km
Route overview
Suitable for cyclists able to handle moderate climbs and a 24 km distance with some busy roads.
National Cycle Route 777 in Fife, United Kingdom, runs 24.2 km from Newburgh to Newport-on-Tay with 233 m climbing.
National Cycle Route 777 starts in Newburgh and heads east through Parkhill and Logie. The first climb begins near Parkhill, lasting 1.6 km with an average gradient of 3%, reaching 55 m elevation. The route continues past Fliskmillan and Balhelvie, leading to a longer climb starting at 7.8 km for 3.5 km, averaging 2.8% gradient and rising to 164 m at about 11.4 km. The ride features mostly paved surfaces with 98% paved and 2% unmapped sections. It follows mainly minor roads for 76% of the distance, with 4.5 km on main roads, all without cycle lanes. The route passes through places including Wester Flisk, East Flisk, Hazelton Walls, and Balmerino before reaching Newport-on-Tay. Along the way, peaks such as Lindores Hill (172 m), Glenduckie Hill (218 m), and Black Craig (203 m) lie close by. There are no cafés, shops, or water points for the first 19.5 km. Food and drink options only appear near the end, around 22.3 km with a café and convenience store slightly off-route. Toilets are available at the finish near Newport-on-Tay. The route includes a long descent of 1.6 km after 12.3 km, dropping 121 m, and the steepest 500 m section has a gradient of 4.3%.
Highlights
- Parkhill climb 1.6 km at 3%
- Longest climb 3.5 km at 2.8%
- Peaks near route: Lindores Hill, Glenduckie Hill, Black Craig
- Longest descent 1.6 km dropping 121 m from 12.3 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 0.1 km | 1.6 km | 48 m | 3 % | 3.6 % | 55 m |
| — | 7.8 km | 3.5 km | 99 m | 2.8 % | 4.6 % | 164 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 76% minor road · 19% main road · 3% path
- Main roads
- 4.5 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 15.2 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- B946 (4 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 33% climbing · 18% descending · 49% flat
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 20 km, from 0 km to 20 km.
Food, water and shops
- 22.3 kmKitch n Bake · café · on the route
- 22.5 kmRowlands Pharmacy · pharmacy · 410 m off route
- 22.6 kmScotmid · convenience store · on the route
- 24 kmToilets · on the route
Worth a stop
- 0 km — Lindores Abbey (ruins) (ruins)
- 10.7 km — Corbiehill (peak, 156 m)
- 15.5 km — Naughton Castle (castle)
- 19.9 km — Wormit Hill (peak, 99 m)
At the finish
- Tay Road Bridge Kiosk · café · 120 m
- Manna Coffee · café · 890 m
- Ballintaggart · bakery · 900 m
- The Fifie · fast food · 920 m
- Scotmid · convenience store · 930 m
Stay after this ride
- The Old Boat House · guest house · 2.5 km from the finish
- Craigtay Hotel · hotel · 2.4 km from the finish
- Apex Hotel · hotel · 2.4 km from the finish
- Dundee Carlton Hotel · hotel · 2.4 km from the finish
- Tayview Hotel · hotel · 2.4 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 44 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–19 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 4.5 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 15.2 km on roads with posted speed 80 km/h or more
- No café, shop or water for 19.5 km from start
- Steepest 500 m section 4.3% at 8.2 km