Running around Falkirk is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Falkirk—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. The Falkirk Wheel & the Forth & Clyde Canal loop from Carmuirs

7.85km

00:50

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Falkirk loop from Falkirk Grahamston

10.5km

01:08

130m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Helix Lagoon loop from Middlefield

5.76km

00:36

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Callendar Park Pond loop from Westfield

5.36km

00:35

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Running loop from Callendar Park

3.79km

00:24

40m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. The Falkirk Wheel – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from Polmont

25.4km

02:40

180m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Linlithgow Basin loop from Maddiston

14.5km

01:31

120m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Helix Lagoon loop from Carronshore

8.65km

00:54

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Running loop from Kersiebank

7.99km

00:51

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of the Forth Bridge loop from Bo'ness

14.1km

01:30

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Falkirk

1. The Falkirk Wheel & the Forth & Clyde Canal loop from Carmuirs

2. View of Falkirk loop from Falkirk Grahamston

3. Helix Lagoon loop from Middlefield

4. Callendar Park Pond loop from Westfield

5. Running loop from Callendar Park

6. The Falkirk Wheel – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from Polmont

7. Linlithgow Basin loop from Maddiston

8. Helix Lagoon loop from Carronshore

9. Running loop from Kersiebank

10. View of the Forth Bridge loop from Bo'ness

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