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Overview

Walking on good paths and tracks around Falkirk Wheel area, with some uphill sections.  To book your place, text Lorraine on 07925 217341 and remember to include your name.

Booking from 6pm Tues 30 July

Tuesday, 6 August 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
12:40 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.2km / 5.1mi
Ascent:
60m / 197ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 85332 80481
Nearest postcode:
FK1 1BB
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layers.arts.rent
Start time:
10:15 am

Meet at 10.15am at Falkirk Wheel visitor centre, parking on Millenium Drive, behind Boardwalk Restaurant FK1 1BB. Bus x37, and a short walk from bus stop.

Upcoming walks with Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

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Beinn Narnain (Munro) from Succoth (Arrochar)

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
6.8 miles
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Rest and be Thankful to Arrochar

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.7 miles
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Cumbernauld Village, Community Park, Aria & Seafar Woods

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Two Easy Ochils

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.2 miles
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Ben Donich via Rest and Be Thankful

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Inverbeg to Arrochar

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.3 miles
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Castlecary circular via Longcroft

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Inveruglas to Arrochar

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
.

Ben Vane

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
6.8 miles
.

Denny Circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.5 miles
.

Kirkliston and Craigie Hill

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
.

Shell Bay to Anstruther

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.3 miles
.

Elie to Anstruther

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles
Coulter Fell

Coulter Fell

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
8.1 miles
Coulter Circular

Coulter Circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles
.

Camelon and Carron Dams

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
.

Comrie: Glen Lednock and the Maam Road

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
.

Ben Odhar

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
5.0 miles
.

Crianlarich to Tyndrum on West Highland Way

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
.

Falkirk Wheel and surrounding paths

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.1 miles
.

Cairn Table & Stony Hill Circular from Kames

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.9 miles
.

Kames Circular via Carin Table and Tibbies Brig

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.2 miles
.

Kirkintilloch to Clachan of Campsie LINEAR

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
.

Brig O'Turk and Achray Forest

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.1 miles
.

Newton Bridge to Amulree

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
5.0 miles
.

Amulree Circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
.

Glentarken Circular Option 2

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.0 miles
.

Glen Tarken Circular Option 1

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles
.

Castlecary circular via Allandale & Low Castlecary Wood

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.0 miles
.

Kilpatrick Hills, Cochno Hill and The Slacks

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles
.

Myreton & Colsnaur Hill Circular from Menstrie.

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
5.6 miles
.

Menstrie Circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
.

St Maurice's Pond and Broadwood Loch

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.9 miles
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Callendar to Aberfoyle

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.9 miles
.

Aberfoyle via Craig of Monvreckie

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
8.1 miles
.

Drumpelier Park and Loch circular

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.1 miles
.

Lochwinnoch and Castle Semple Loch

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.1 miles
.

Ledcharrie to Lochearnhead via Gleann Dubh and Glen Kendrum

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.0 miles
.

Lochearnhead Circular via Glenogle

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
.

Cumbernauld House Park

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.5 miles
.

Stepps and Hogganfield Loch

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
.

White Cart walkway, Linn Park to Pollok Park

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.8 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE