Walks – Penguin Hop

Auchterhouse Hill

Parking at Balkello Community Woodland. There are several sign-posted short walks in the woods. Head North-West following the red marker posts to the far corner. No path goes directly up the hill so there’s a bit of zig-zagging. 2km to the top. Enjoy the view, and return the way you came, or head towards Kirkton of Auckterhouse and find a different way back.

Length: 4km
Steep, generally dry paths.

Loction: 56.5342, -3.0340
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO364384
Google Plus Code: 4CRRGXM8+MC

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Balgay Hill & Mills Obs

Turn off Glamis Hill for parking just as the trees begin. Walk under the blue bridge and to the matching bandstand (the rear of it burnt down in 1993) where you turn left and begin your wind up the hill. At the top you’ll find a small car park and the Mills Observatory. It opens in early-evening when you can still get daylight views from the roof terrace out to the Tay. Exit the observatory the way you came, but take a left turn when you feel the gradient down is acceptable. Several options bring you back to the driveway that returns to the parking.

Length: 2km total loop

Nearby Victoria Park & Lochee Park provide open spaces for ball games and playgrounds.

Loction: 56.4655, -3.0148
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO374308
Google Plus Code: 4CRRFX8P+53

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Wormit to Balmerino

In Wormit folow Bay Road west till it ends at parking for Wormit Beach. A path behind the beach continues as the Fife Coastal Path beside fields and through wooded areas giving glimses across the estuary. After a 4km walk you’ll reach the hamlet of Balmerino.

There’s several honesty-box art shops here, and on the track between the coast and Kirkton of Balmerino is a self-serve ice-cream & hot drink hut! If you want further interest, take a look at the ruins of Balmerino Abbey and it’s impressive 470-year-old chestnut tree.

We’re uncertain of the path quality trying to form this into a loop, so we take the coastal walk back the way we came – seeing new views from a different angle.

Length: 8km there and back.

Loction: 56.4213, -2.9888
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO390258
Google Plus Code: 4CRVC2C6+GF

Walks

Camperdown Park

Starting at the car park, we like to walk to the zoo (loo break) then head South for an anti-clockwise loop. The 1820s country house provides a good point to cut the loop and take shorter route back to the car and playground. Otherwise continue North to follow the cycle route and paths round the perimeter of the estate.

Length: 4.6km full loop, 2km short loop.

Loction: 56.4812, -3.0403
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO359325
Google Plus Code: 4CRRFXJ5+FV

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Newport

Making use of the car park beside the Tay Road Bridge, follow the path for cyclists but continue under the bridge after which it curves left behind the houses. It’s a mix of quiet roads and paths on gaps between them, including the small Gowrie Hill Wood. After Victoria Street, go left to find the nature trail that brings you to crossing Cupar Road into Tayfield Estate. You can alter your route through the estate, but we keep the pond on our left and pass the Victorian Bee House on our right. This provides a short route but plenty of interest before walking the driveway out.

You’ll meet High Road and can go right. A short detour left gives you the chance to double-back along Boat Brae and pass some cafes for extra refuelling options and more estuary views. As you walk along the length of Newport, there are some off-road paths parallel depending on tide height. The final one is a bit uneven, but takes you under the Tay Road Bridge at a lower point to the start. This allows for a gentler return, passing some art sculptures and up some steps on the Eastern side of the car park.

Length: 3.5km loop.

Loction: 56.4473, -2.9308
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO426287
Google Plus Code: 4CRVC3W9+WM

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The Law

The number 2 bus will get you close to the road entrance which makes an easy to follow route up. It’s 1km to the top, take rest breaks if needed.

At the top of this inactive volcano, you’ll reach the war memorial that’s often visible from Dundee. Now you can look down on the whole of the city.

If you want a different route down then brave the 1/2km length of Law Steps. This ends near The Friary on Tullideph Road which convientely hosts a community cafe Thursday 11am-2pm (cash only). Otherwise you might want to continue to Lochee for shops or catch or the 28 bus elsewhere.

Length: 1km winding up, 1/2km steps down the otherside.
Busses: 2 to the entrance. 28 below steps with 6 & 17 nearby.

Loction: 56.4701, -2.9844
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO393313
Google Plus Code: 4CRVF2C8+26

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