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Falkirk
17 running routes in Falkirk
Running in Falkirk is mostly on paved surfaces, which makes for smooth going. You'll find a good mix of loop routes, with Callendar Park being a popular choice.
The routes here are gently rolling, so there are no big climbs to worry about. Distances range from around 4.5km up to 22km.
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Runs in Falkirk
Avon Aqueduct
Polmont, Scotland
To the spectacular aqueduct from Polmont Station and along the towpath, then back again.
Brightons - California - Rumford
Maddiston, Scotland
A mix of urban and countryside on the south side of Polmont.
Callendar Park
Falkirk, Scotland
A loop around the trails of Callendar Park.
Canal and Canada Wood
Falkirk, Scotland
Along the canal then a climb up and through Canada Wood then back down to the start.
Canals, a tunnel and a wheel
Falkirk, Scotland
Along the Union Canal, through the Falkirk Wheel Tunnel (note this is closed between dusk and dawn), past The Wheel then along the Forth &…
Drumbowie
Falkirk, Scotland
Starting from Castlerankine Road, the route makes anti-clockwise loop passing Drumbowie Reservoir and Little Denny Reservoir before…
Falkirk Lock 9
Glen Village, Scotland
Starting from Slamannan Road car park, the route follows Union Canal Towpath for 2.8 kilometers before returning.
Falkirk-Bonnybridge Loop
Falkirk, Scotland
A loop connecting Falkirk and Bonnybridge making us of the canal towpaths and John Muir Way.
Four Woods
Falkirk, Scotland
A loop with a canal towpath, tracks and paths. Heading through Canada Wood, Drum Wood, Loanfoot Wood and Auchengean Wood.
John Muir Way Stage 5
Falkirk, Scotland
Before setting off see the latest news re possible sections of path closures at johnmuirway.org/news/
Lock 18
Greenhill, Scotland
Starting from Bridge Street, the route follows Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath for 3.1 kilometers before returning.
Muiravonside Country Park
Whitecross, Scotland
A loop along the river and through the woods. One main climb when leaving the river.
Skamper Wheelie Great Falkirk Half Marathon
Falkirk, Scotland
You are entered into this Challenge Event.
South Broomage-Mungal Loop
Stenhousemuir, Scotland
Starting from Carronvale Road, the route loops around River Carron, crossing it via Stenhouse Road before returning.
The Kelpies 9
Falkirk, Scotland
Starting from Merchiston Road, the route follows Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath and moves alongside River Carron before returning alongside…
The Kelpies from Grangemouth
Laurieston, Scotland
Starting from Primrose Avenue, the route follows Laurieston Road, West Mains Cycleway and Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath for 2.98 kilometers…
Zetland 5
Grangemouth, Scotland
Continue to the finish point at the end.