Dundee city walk: One city, many discoveries

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4.52 mi
138 ft
01h27
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Last verified: 20 October 2024

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Dundee is a Scottish city located in the Lowlands about 90 kilometers north of the Scottish capital Edinburgh. The city has a very rich history as a trade center and was the global center of jute production during the industrial revolution. This important economic status has ensured that Dundee could build a beautiful center with attractions such as the McManus Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum, the Saint Paul's Cathedral and the HMS Unicorn that will ensure that a trip to this beautiful location will not be forgotten!

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Difficulty level: Medium (67/100)

Length: 4.52 mi

Duration: 01h27


Total ascent: 138 ft

Maximal slope: 3.5 %

Average slope: 0 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 138 ft

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 4.28 mi (95 %)

Cobblestones: 1,910 ft (8 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 925 ft (4 %)

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Urban area

Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: Riverside Drive, A85, Dundee City, United Kingdom

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        Places of interest

        1. RRS Discovery

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          The RRS Discovery is a barque-rigged auxiliary steamship built for Antarctic research. Launched in …
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        2. Dundee Science Centre

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          Dundee Science Centre is a science centre located in Dundee, Scotland, and a part of the Scottish …
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        3. Dundee Contemporary Arts

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          Dundee Contemporary Arts is an art centre in Dundee, Scotland, with two contemporary art …
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        4. St Andrew's Cathedral

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          The Cathedral Church of St Andrew is a Catholic cathedral in the West End of the city of Dundee, …
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        5. Steeple Church

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          The Steeple Church occupies the western part of the historic "City Churches" building in Dundee, …
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        6. Dundee Parish Church

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          Dundee Parish Church is located in the east section of Dundee's "City Churches", the other being …
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        7. Gardyne's Land

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          Gardyne's Land is a complex of five historic buildings on the High Street, Dundee, Scotland. They …
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        8. McManus Gallery

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          The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum is a Gothic Revival-style building, located in the …
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        9. Dundee Castle

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          Dundee was created a royal burgh by King William the Lion in the 13th century. The castle was …
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        10. St. Paul's Cathedral

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          St. Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in the city of Dundee, Scotland. It is the Cathedral …
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        11. 1906 Dundee fire

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          In July 1906, the city of Dundee was the site of a large fire caused by the ignition of a bonded …
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        12. HMS Unicorn

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          HMS Unicorn is a surviving sailing frigate of the successful Leda class, although the original …
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        13. Wellgate Centre

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          The Wellgate Shopping Centre is one of the two main shopping centres located in the city centre of …
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        14. High School of Dundee

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          The High School of Dundee is an independent, co-educational, day school in Dundee, Scotland which …
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        15. Abertay University

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          Abertay University , formerly the University of Abertay Dundee, is a public university in the city …
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        16. The Howff

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          The Howff is a burial ground in the city of Dundee, Scotland. Established in 1564, it has one of …
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        17. Caird Hall

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          The site currently occupied by the building was occupied by a series of closes and tenements. The …
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        18. Royal Arch

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          The Royal Arch or Victoria Arch was a structure erected in Dundee, Scotland, between 1849 and 1853 …
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        RRS Discovery
        Dundee Science Centre
        Dundee Contemporary Arts
        St Andrew's Cathedral
        Steeple Church
        Dundee Parish Church
        Gardyne's Land
        McManus Gallery
        Dundee Castle
        St. Paul's Cathedral
        1906 Dundee fire
        HMS Unicorn
        Wellgate Centre
        High School of Dundee
        Abertay University
        The Howff
        Caird Hall
        Royal Arch
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