Walks and hikes around Falkirk offer a diverse landscape that combines natural beauty with historical significance. This region in Central Scotland presents a mix of urban and rural environments, providing …

Last updated: September 27, 2025

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1. The Falkirk Wheel & Rough Castle Fort loop from Carmuirs

7.52km

01:57

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Helix Park – The Kelpies loop from Auld Toon

4.78km

01:12

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Stone Statue of a Scottish Man – Blackness Castle loop from Blackness

7.68km

02:00

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Pier at Blackness Castle – Blackness Castle loop from Blackness

10.0km

02:36

60m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Forbes Mausoleum – Callendar House loop from Westquarter

7.82km

02:07

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. The Kelpies – The Kelpies Sculptures loop from Middlefield

1.82km

00:28

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7. Avon Aqueduct – View of the Avon Valley loop from Maddiston

8.29km

02:14

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Pier at Blackness Castle – Blackness Castle loop from Grahamsdyke

13.3km

03:29

110m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. The Helix Park – Falkirk Stadium loop from Middlefield

14.2km

03:37

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Falkirk Wheel – The Kelpies loop from Falkirk High

16.3km

04:13

90m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Falkirk

1. The Falkirk Wheel & Rough Castle Fort loop from Carmuirs

2. The Helix Park – The Kelpies loop from Auld Toon

3. Stone Statue of a Scottish Man – Blackness Castle loop from Blackness

4. Pier at Blackness Castle – Blackness Castle loop from Blackness

5. Forbes Mausoleum – Callendar House loop from Westquarter

6. The Kelpies – The Kelpies Sculptures loop from Middlefield

7. Avon Aqueduct – View of the Avon Valley loop from Maddiston

8. Pier at Blackness Castle – Blackness Castle loop from Grahamsdyke

9. The Helix Park – Falkirk Stadium loop from Middlefield

10. Falkirk Wheel – The Kelpies loop from Falkirk High

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