Falkirk Wheel and surrounding paths

Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Group

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Overview

Walking on good paths and tracks around Falkirk Wheel area, with some uphill sections. There is a short incline, up a grassy slope. To book your place, text Lorraine on 07925 217341 and remember to include your name.

Booking from 6pm Tues 18 Feb

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 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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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

A short walk in Fife followed by Christmas Meal

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Torwood to Camelon

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.2 miles

Glasgow, canal paths, Stockingfield Bridge, Botanic Gardens linear

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Calton Hill and Holyrood Park

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Calton Hill and Arthurs Seat.

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.7 miles

Cumbernauld Village to Westerwood Golf Course

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.9 miles

Short walk followed by lunch tbc

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.5 miles

Greenfaulds, Luggiebank and Palacerigg

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.1 miles

Glasgow, Forth & Clyde canal, Botanic Gardens via Stockingfield Bridge LINEAR

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

Kilsyth South circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Balmore and Baldernock

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.1 miles

Kirkintilloch to Clachan of Campsie LINEAR

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles