Balmerino Abbey Circular

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Overview

Walk from Wormit Bay to Balmerino Abbey and return. A coastal walk with superb views of Dundee and the Tay. Some gentle ascents and descents. Please bring a packed lunch.

Saturday, 15 March 2025

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

OS map: 54 . . . . Local grade: C+ . . . .

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Meeting point

Grid reference:: NO 42650 28731
Nearest postcode:: DD6 8AW
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Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Tay Road Bridge (South) Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 39200 26001
Nearest postcode:: DD6 8LY
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Wormit Bay (near memorial for tay Bridge Disaster)

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