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Carbrain And Hillcrest

The Kelpies – Falkirk Wheel loop from Cumbernauld

Carbrain And Hillcrest

The Kelpies – Falkirk Wheel loop from Cumbernauld

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The Kelpies – Falkirk Wheel loop from Cumbernauld

02:22

52.7km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 37.3 km for 12 m

After 37.7 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.9 km

Union Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

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

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30.8 km

The Kelpies

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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31.2 km

Viewpoint

31.5 km

Ladysmill Weir

Lake

35.4 km

Silhouette Figures of Dr. Harold Lyon, Reginald Adams, and Robert Barr

Highlight • Monument

The silhouetted figures are L-R of Dr Harold Lyon a Consultant in geriatric medicine at Falkirk Infirmary. He also had an interest in palliative care and established the Strathcarron Hospice. …

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35.7 km

Lock 16

Highlight • Structure

37.3 km

Mooring at the Union Canal and Forth & Clyde Canal Junction

Highlight • River

Mooring at the point where the Union Canal meets the Forth and Clyde. Cross the bridge to get the the Falkirk Wheel

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37.5 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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37.6 km

Willow Sculpture of a Working Horse and Canal Worker

Highlight • Monument

Outside the visitors center is a willow sculpture of a working horse and canal worker

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44.0 km

Lock 18

Highlight • Structure

52.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

21.7 km

4.42 km

1.11 km

924 m

330 m

185 m

Surfaces

47.8 km

3.55 km

753 m

330 m

269 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

19°C

11°C

0 %

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The Kelpies – Falkirk Wheel loop from Cumbernauld

Union Canal Tunnel

The Kelpies

Silhouette Figures of Dr. Harold Lyon, Reginald Adams, and Robert Barr

Lock 16

Mooring at the Union Canal and Forth & Clyde Canal Junction

Falkirk Wheel

Willow Sculpture of a Working Horse and Canal Worker

Lock 18

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