Outdoor
 | Ancrum Outdoor CentreIf adventure's your thing, there's a good chance you can get some at the Ancrum Outdoor Centre which offers everything from mountain biking to rafting to gorge walking. For ski fans, there's an outdoor ski slope.  |
 | Balgay ParkA public park in west central Dundee, Balgay is home to the Mills Observatory and an 80-foot decorative iron bridge which spans a natural gorge in the park. The park is also home to one of the city's ‘pitch and putt' courses. |
 | Baxter Park - The Pavilion & Park CentreSituated in the midst of 38 acres of mature parkland, Baxter Park Pavilion has become a popular wedding venue which provides unique accommodation and surroundings for ceremonies and celebrations. Baxter Park was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton(1803-1865) and is one of the finest Victorian parks in Britain. It was donated to the people o Dundee by linen manufacturer Sit David Baxter and his two sisters. In 1995 a restoration project was set up, aimed at restoring as many of the details from Paxton's design as possible, including railings, gates and the Pavilion. An award-winning glass-walled Visitor Centre and amphitheatre were also constructed. Officially reopened by Her Majesty the Queen in 2008, the Park is one of the city's Green Flag destinations. www.dundeecity.gov.uk/navigation.php?id=77&selected=109
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 | Broughty Ferry BeachA long, sandy beach backed by dunes with views across the Tay Estuary to the North Fife Coast, Broughty Ferry Beach is also home to a nature conservation site and has a promenade for a seaside stroll. |
 | Camperdown Park, Wildlife Centre & Historic HouseLocated on the northwest fringe of Dundee, Camperdown Country Park was formed when Camperdown House and its surrounding estate of mature woodland was donated to the city. The Park which is the largest public park in Dundee, covers an area of over 400 acres, and is ho me to no fewer that 190 species of trees. Open all year, the Park offers a range of activities including woodland trails, an adventure playground and Camperdown Wildlife Centre which is home to over 50 species of animals, birds and reptiles. Highlights include European brown bear, wolves, lynx and ring-tailed lemurs. The Park also boasts an 18 hole championship golf course and, for those wanting a less challenging experience, a pitch and putt course. Camperdown Country Park is the largest public park in Dundee and serves as a backdrop for a variety of special events taking place throughout the year including the Dundee Flower and Food Festival, Easter Family Fun Day, Meet Santa, Zoofest and conservation events which combine educational and fun elements. www.camperdownpark.com and http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/camperdown/ |
 | Clatto ParkFacilities at Clatto include a visitor's centre, childrens' play areas and a picnic and barbecue site. The Park offers recreational activities, such as watersports, Coarse Angling and rowing boat hire. Walks, trails and group activities with an outdoor education theme can be organised by Ancrum Outdoor Education Centre.
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 | CyclingIf you want to get to know Dundee on two-wheels, the Green Cycleway offers a route around the circumference of the city. The scenic route takes you by Drumgeith Meadow, onto Claypotts Castle before arriving into Broughty Ferry. The final stretch then takes you along the waterfront of the Firth of Tay past the Tay Road and Rail Bridges. |
 | GolfIf you are planning a golfing holiday, then Dundee is the ideal destination with over 50 golf course within a 30-mile radius. Of course the main attraction for many will be Carnoustie, venue for the Open in 2007. Nearer to the city, the parkland venues of Downfield, Camperdown, Caird Park and Ballumbie all offer great value for money golf with Downfield once again an Open Qualifier for the Open in 2007. Dundee is also the ideal destination for spectators attending The Open with the event held every five years at St Andrews (2010) and the 2007 Championship to be hosted by Carnoustie. http://www.carnoustiecountry.com/http:// |
 | River TripsExplore the River Tay by boat taking in the sights, including the Tay Road Bridge, the Old Lighthouses, Horseshoe Buoy and Broughty Ferry Castle. Dolphin sightings are common! |
 | Skate ParksDundee is home to two skateparks - Factory and Dudhope - which will challenge all levels of riders. Both parks are open to skateboarders, BMX bikers and inline skaters. |
 | Stobsmuir (Swannie) PondsStobsmuir Ponds (or ‘Swannie Ponds' as the locals call them after the resident swans) are popular for boating and fishing. You can take a stroll down through the rose garden, planted in 1991 as the Octocentenary Rose Garden, with varieties from Dundee's twin towns of Alexandria, Orleans and Wurzburg. |
 | The LawAn extinct volcano formed around 400 million years ago, The Law's 572-foot peak is the city's most distinctive landmark and an enduring attraction for visitors and locals. At a height of over 500 feet above sea level, The Law provides a popular, easily accessed vantage point placed high above the centre of Dundee. You can reach the peak easily on foot or by bus or car. |
 | University of Dundee Botanic GardensThe Botanic Garden's house a wide range of plants, tropical and temperate glasshouses, a water garden and herb garden. Located in 9.5 hectares of south facing land near the banks of the River Tay, the Garden features many species of indigenous British plants as well as collections of important plants from all the continents of the world.
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