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The best cycling routes around Falkirk

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Cycling around Falkirk is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Central Scotland. So you can find your perfect Falkirk bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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1. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Camelon

72.9km

04:11

250m

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

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2. Canada Wood Kitchen & Trails – Canada Wood Kitchen & Bar loop from Lionthorn

14.3km

01:10

120m

Expert bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. The Kelpies – Forth and Clyde Canal Locks loop from Middlefield

16.8km

00:59

50m

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

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4. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – The Kelpies loop from Polmont

24.8km

01:32

130m

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

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5. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Camelon

82.9km

04:56

430m

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

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6. Cambuskenneth Abbey Bell Tower – Alloa Tower loop from Larbert

53.6km

03:12

180m

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

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7. Falkirk Tunnel – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Camelon

35.8km

02:09

200m

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

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8. Strathkelvin Railway Path – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from Head of Muir

58.9km

03:42

600m

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

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9. The Kelpies – Culross Village loop from Polmont

41.7km

02:34

150m

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

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10. Culross Village – The Kelpies loop from Falkirk Grahamston

51.2km

03:11

150m

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

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The best cycling routes around Falkirk

1. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Camelon

2. Canada Wood Kitchen & Trails – Canada Wood Kitchen & Bar loop from Lionthorn

3. The Kelpies – Forth and Clyde Canal Locks loop from Middlefield

4. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – The Kelpies loop from Polmont

5. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Camelon

6. Cambuskenneth Abbey Bell Tower – Alloa Tower loop from Larbert

7. Falkirk Tunnel – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Camelon

8. Strathkelvin Railway Path – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from Head of Muir

9. The Kelpies – Culross Village loop from Polmont

10. Culross Village – The Kelpies loop from Falkirk Grahamston

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