St Andrews to Arbroath
- 59 km
- 46 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 46 m
- 59 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders looking for a moderate distance mostly flat ride with some gravel sections.
Stage 2 of 7 of the EuroVelo 12 from Edinburgh: 58.8 km from St Andrews to Arbroath with 46 m of climbing, on the signed route.
This 58.8 km route starts in St Andrews and heads through Guardbridge at 6.2 km and Leuchars at 8.8 km. It continues past Tayport, Newport-on-Tay and reaches the waterfront area near Dundee around 29 km. The route climbs gently to a high point of 31 m by 26.6 km, near Hare Law and Tullo Braes. Most of the terrain is flat with 96% flat sections, only 1% is climbing and 2% descending, with no sustained steep gradients over 5%. The surface is 79% paved and about 19% gravel or unpaved. The road types include 51% cycle paths, 18% quiet streets, 11% minor roads, and 11% tracks, with minor sections on major and main roads. There are 2 km on main roads without cycle lanes, and 2.6 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits. Key places passed in order include Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, East Haven, and finally Arbroath at 57.9 km. There are cafés and shops available in many towns along the way, including Herb's café in St Andrews and Whippy Dippy Doughnuts near Arbroath. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 7.2 km between km 14.7 and 21.9. There are also public toilets and bike shops along the route. Railway stations and bail out points are available at Leuchars, Dundee, Barry Links and Arbroath. The route is mostly suitable for a moderate ride.</s>
Highlights
- St Andrews start
- Cycle path through Dundee Waterfront
- Broughty Castle near Broughty Ferry
- Arbroath Mini Lighthouse near Elliot
Along the route
Places passed
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 51% cycle path · 18% quiet street · 11% minor road · 11% track
- Main roads
- 2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 2.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 30.5 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Surface
- 79% paved · 19% gravel or unpaved
- Gradient
- 1% climbing · 2% descending · 96% flat
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmCyclepath · bike shop · 580 m off route
- 0 kmShell · petrol station · 180 m off route
- 0.8 kmHerb's · café · 50 m off route
- 8.9 kmJK foods · convenience store · 170 m off route
- 8.9 kmPharmacy · 170 m off route
- 14.7 kmSalt & Pine · café · 70 m off route
- 23.3 kmRowlands Pharmacy · pharmacy · 120 m off route
- 23.5 kmToilets · on the route
- 29.6 kmElectric Bikes Scotland · bike shop · on the route
- 31.7 kmLinda's Cafe · café · 70 m off route
- 35.4 kmRepair stand · 300 m off route
- 35.9 kmWindmill Public Toilet · toilets · on the route
- 39.4 kmBay Diner · café · 50 m off route
- 46.9 kmMadisons · café · 90 m off route
- 50.4 kmToilets · on the route
- 56.4 kmTop Up Tap · drinking water · on the route
- 57.2 kmWhippy Dippy Doughnuts · café · 100 m off route
- 57.9 kmBalkan · supermarket · 70 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 7.9 km — Leuchars (station), 440 m off route
- 29.1 km — Dundee (station), 580 m off route
- 38 km — Balmossie (station), 40 m off route
- 44.2 km — Barry Links (station), on the route
- 57.6 km — Arbroath (station), 440 m off route
Worth a stop
- 12.6 km — Polish Camp (WWII) (ruins)
- 29.5 km — Starboard Bouy (attraction)
- 35.6 km — Broughty Castle (castle)
- 50.4 km — Easthaven Picnic Area (picnic site)
- 54.8 km — Arbroath Mini Lighthouse (attraction)
At the start
- Rector's Cafe · café · 180 m
- Sweatpea Café · café · 160 m
- Molly Malones · pub · 100 m
- The Newport Bakery · bakery · 180 m
- Thai Pop Up · fast food · 120 m
At the finish
- Balkan · supermarket · 70 m
- Shop Africana · supermarket · 80 m
- Harbour Stores · convenience store · 10 m
- Azzurro · restaurant · 30 m
- The Harbour Fish and Chips · fast food · 170 m
Stay after this ride
- Harbour Nights · guest house · 250 m from the finish
- The Townhouse Hotel · hotel · 170 m from the finish
- Osborne Guest House · guest house · 590 m from the finish
- Maulesbank Guest House · guest house · 530 m from the finish
- Brucefield Boutique B & B · guest house · 1.1 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 4 h 12 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–18 °C in those months
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 7.2 km from km 14.7 to 21.9
- 2 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 2.6 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limits
- 19% gravel or unpaved surfaces