Dundee to Broughty Ferry (4 miles)
Broughty Ferry lies further up the coast from Dundee but - until recently - it was an untidy passage due to the necessity of walking alongside a busy road in order to bypass the city port. Thankfully the situation has been improved with the construction of a dedicated route for walkers and cyclists through the industrial area.
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Make your way to the docklands, which are close to the bus station. It's worth having a look at HMS Unicorn, the oldest warship still afloat from the days of sail. It now functions as a museum. Follow the course of the railway line away from the city to take you in the direction of Broughty Ferry.
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As you approach the security gates at the Dundee Port Authority, road markings guide you towards the footpath which runs alongside the perimeter fence. Eventually you emerge at a public road which gives way to a pleasant footpath along the coast. The distinctive landmark of Broughty Castle is prominent in the distance and trains run close by on the East Coast Main Line.
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When you hit the town, continue along the waterfront until you reach Fort Street. Beer lovers should pop into The Fisherman's Tavern, a Good Beer Guide entry for countless years. Six ales are dispensed from an array of gleaming handpulls and a wide choice of pub grub is available. After a wander around, you can catch a train or bus back to Dundee if you don't fancy the walk in reverse. The railway station has a preserved signal box and is adjacent to a level crossing right in the middle of town.
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