The Kelpies – Falkirk Wheel loop from Polmont

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The Kelpies – Falkirk Wheel loop from Polmont

Easy

5.0

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The Kelpies – Falkirk Wheel loop from Polmont

01:21

24.9km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 6.82 km for 9 m

After 15.2 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.06 km

Wooden Pathway at The Helix

Highlight • Trail

The Helix is an outdoor recreational park land found between Falkirk and Grangemouth, covering over 350 hectares of green space and fun for visitors of all ages to enjoy the …

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6.82 km

The Kelpies

Highlight • Rest Area

Definitely worth to visit and see those massive horses. Very impressive.

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6.96 km

The Kelpies Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

The Kelpies are 30-metre high horse-head sculptures, standing next to a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal, and near River Carron, in The Helix, a new parkland project …

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9.99 km

View of the River Carron

Highlight • River

Heavy industrial use in the past. Pretty in places with good path network. Litter an eyesore.

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15.4 km

Falkirk Wheel

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This feat of engineering stands at 115 feet (35 m) tall and, using the power of eight domestic …

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15.9 km

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This feat of engineering stands at 115 feet tall and, using the power of eight domestic kettles, transfers …

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15.9 km