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Union Canal Tunnel – Falkirk Tunnel loop from Polmont

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Central Scotland

Union Canal Tunnel – Falkirk Tunnel loop from Polmont

Easy

7

riders

Union Canal Tunnel – Falkirk Tunnel loop from Polmont

01:01

16.8km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.07 km for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.98 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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2

5.02 km

Union Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

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

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3

8.51 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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4

8.74 km

Lock 16

Highlight • Structure

5

11.1 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, …

Translated by Google •

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B

16.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

3.01 km

768 m

703 m

189 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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