Union Canal Tunnel – Falkirk Tunnel loop from Polmont
Union Canal Tunnel – Falkirk Tunnel loop from Polmont
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Union Canal Tunnel – Falkirk Tunnel loop from Polmont
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16.7km
110m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 28, 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
Start point
Train Station
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4.98 km
Falkirk Tunnel
Highlight • Cycleway
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5.02 km
Union Canal Tunnel
Highlight • Bridge
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8.51 km
Silhouette Figures of Dr. Harold Lyon, Reginald Adams, and Robert Barr
Highlight • Monument
Reginald Adam’s a qualified starter, timekeeper, judge, referee and dedicated fifty years to swimming coaching many Scottish Champions. He retired at the age of 80 and was awarded a MBE for services to sport.
Finally the man in the top hat was Robert Barr of the famous Scottish carbonated soft drink makers and of course Iron Bru Scotlands other national drink.
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11.1 km
Slamannan Road Tunnel (Union Canal)
Highlight • Bridge
11.1 km
Falkirk Tunnel
Highlight • Bridge
The tunnel now features an improved lighting system using colorful LED and traditional white lights to highlight the Victorian engineering, contrasting with the oil lamps that originally lit the tunnel when it opened. In 2016, a programmable lighting system was installed in the tunnel. Nevertheless, the lighting conditions in the tunnel are not particularly bright, it is more of a diffuse light.
The Antonius Wall runs over the tunnel; it was part of the British Limes and the second large rampart built by the Romans in the north of Britain.
Translated by Google •
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16.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.9 km
2.98 km
1.01 km
493 m
169 m
139 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
15.7 km
819 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (90 m)
Lowest point (30 m)
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Weather
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Friday 10 July
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14°C
35 %
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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h
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