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5.9km

Canal and Canada Wood β€” 5.9 km Running Route

by Skamper

Canal and Canada Wood is a 5.9 km (3.6 miles) loop in Falkirk, Scotland: flat, with 42 m of climb, on mixed ground.

42 mAscent
Paved50%Paved
1/5Hilly

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Canal and Canada Wood running route
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Elevation

Explore the Canal and Canada Wood

Location: Falkirk, Scotland

Explore the tranquil Forth and Clyde Canal path in Falkirk, a delightful and easily accessible 5.9km loop. This route offers a refreshing mix of flat, paved canal-side running before a gentle ascent into the peaceful Canada Wood. Enjoy the feeling of escaping into nature with its leafy canopy and quiet paths, returning to the canal for the final stretch.

Primarily paved, this route is perfect for convenient and consistent training runs, offering a pleasant change of scenery from urban streets. It's a fantastic option for runners of all levels seeking a relatively flat, well-maintained course with a touch of natural beauty, whether you're building endurance or enjoying a leisurely jog.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.9 km loop in Falkirk, Scotland with around 42 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page β€” it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale β€” gently undulating. About 7 metres of climb per kilometre, 42 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's roughly half paved (50%) and half trail. Light trail shoes are the safest pick, especially after rain.

Reviews (3)

StephenJun 2024

Wonderful course with mix of canal and woodland paths

Shoe suggestion: Trail
RichardJun 2024
Shoe suggestion: Road
KennySept 2023

Fantastic run thank you very much for making this run you must have got some good local feedback πŸ˜‰ only 3 mins walk from Falkirk high train station for an excellent circular run πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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