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.

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Camelon	Intermediate 04:11 72.9km
Canada Wood Kitchen & Bar – Canada Wood Kitchen & Trails loop from Lionthorn	Expert 01:09 14.1km
Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Camelon	Intermediate 04:57 83.2km
The Kelpies – Forth and Clyde Canal Locks loop from Middlefield	Easy 00:59 16.8km
Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – The Kelpies loop from Polmont	Easy 01:31 24.8km
Strathkelvin Railway Path – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from Head of Muir	Expert 03:42 58.9km
Falkirk Tunnel – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Camelon	Intermediate 02:09 35.8km
Abercorn Bay Trail – Coastal Road to Hopetoun House loop from Bo'ness	Intermediate 01:51 27.9km
The Kelpies – Culross Village loop from Polmont	Intermediate 02:33 41.8km

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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Camelon
04:11
72.9km
17.5km/h
250m
250m
Intermediate
4.4
(17)
285
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Canada Wood Kitchen & Bar – Canada Wood Kitchen & Trails loop from Lionthorn
01:09
14.1km
12.3km/h
120m
120m
Expert
5.0
(3)
228
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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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Ratho Marina, Union Canal loop from Camelon
04:57
83.2km
16.8km/h
430m
430m
Intermediate
4.8
(17)
168
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
The Kelpies – Forth and Clyde Canal Locks loop from Middlefield
00:59
16.8km
17.2km/h
50m
50m
Easy
3.8
(6)
127
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – The Kelpies loop from Polmont
01:31
24.8km
16.3km/h
130m
130m
Easy
3.9
(11)
92
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Strathkelvin Railway Path – Forth and Clyde Canal loop from Head of Muir
03:42
58.9km
15.9km/h
600m
600m
Expert
76
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Falkirk Tunnel – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Camelon
02:09
35.8km
16.7km/h
200m
200m
Intermediate
4.8
(5)
102
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Abercorn Bay Trail – Coastal Road to Hopetoun House loop from Bo'ness
01:51
27.9km
15.1km/h
170m
170m
Intermediate
4.8
(10)
93
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
The Kelpies – Culross Village loop from Polmont
02:33
41.8km
16.4km/h
150m
150m
Intermediate
5.0
(4)
87
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.