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The Kelpies from Grangemouth — 6.0 km Running Out-and-back

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The Kelpies from Grangemouth is a 6.0 km (3.7 miles) out-and-back in Laurieston, Scotland: flat, with 0 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

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Paved75%Paved
0/5Hilly
The Kelpies from Grangemouth running route
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Location: Laurieston, Scotland

Discover a delightful 6km out-and-back route from Laurieston, leading you directly to the iconic Kelpies. Primarily paved, this flat and accessible path begins on Primrose Avenue, transitioning onto Laurieston Road and the West Mains Cycleway before joining a section of the Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath. Enjoy the gentle, even surfaces as you journey towards these magnificent equine sculptures.

This route is ideal for a convenient and efficient training run, offering a smooth, traffic-free experience on largely paved surfaces. Its flat profile and gentle canal-side sections make it perfect for those seeking a relaxed jog, a brisk walk, or a pleasant sightseeing run to admire the impressive Kelpies without significant elevation changes.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 6.0 km out-and-back in Laurieston, Scotland with around 0 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 — 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?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 0 metres of climb per kilometre, 0 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 75% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.

Reviews (1)

KennySept 2023

This is the closest route to my house an easy run to the start/ finish I rarely choose to run around the helix as there’s too many dog walkers but there is plenty scope for circular routes and lollipop routes depending on where you access the trails

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