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Central Scotland

Shieldhill And California

Falkirk Tunnel – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Shieldhill

Hiking trails & Routes

Central Scotland

Shieldhill And California

Falkirk Tunnel – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Shieldhill

Moderate

5.0

(3)

4

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Falkirk Tunnel – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Shieldhill

03:21

12.4km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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1.33 km

Mavisbank Wood

Forest

2

2.56 km

The Milk Barn

Highlight • Cafe

A useful stop point for a break, snack, ice creams etc. facebook.com/GlenFarmDairyIceCream

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3.51 km

Swan Pond

Lake

4

4.07 km

Lionthorn Wood Park

Highlight • Natural

If you're looking for a pleasant and scenic spot to stretch your legs, you might want to consider Lionthorn Wood Park at Falkirk. This former coal mining site has been …

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6.04 km

Battle of Falkirk Muir Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The site of the battle on the south muir is today marked by an obelisk unveiled by the Duke of Atholl in 1927. It is a modest memorial of such …

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6

7.88 km

Slamannan Road Tunnel (Union Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

7

7.89 km

Falkirk Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

The Falkirk Tunnel is 630 meters long, 18 feet wide, 19 feet high and has a 5 foot wide towpath. It passes the Union Canal under Prospect Hill in Falkirk, …

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8.53 km

Union Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Turn on your headlights for the oncoming riders/runners/walkers!

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9

8.56 km

Falkirk Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

I found this a bit scary - might be worth considering dismounting and walking instead, especially for less-experienced riders.

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12.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

3.76 km

1.02 km

437 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

3.40 km

2.47 km

1.03 km

463 m

155 m

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Thursday 21 May

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11°C

47 %

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