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United Kingdom
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Central Scotland
Brightons

The Kelpies – Falkirk Wheel loop from Polmont

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Central Scotland
Brightons

The Kelpies – Falkirk Wheel loop from Polmont

Easy

5.0

(1)

10

riders

The Kelpies – Falkirk Wheel loop from Polmont

01:22

24.9km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 6.82 km for 9 m

After 15.2 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.06 km

Wooden Pathway at The Helix

Highlight • Trail

The Helix is an outdoor recreational park land found between Falkirk and Grangemouth, covering over 350 hectares of green space and fun for visitors of all ages to enjoy the …

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2

6.82 km

The Kelpies

Highlight • Rest Area

Definitely worth to visit and see those massive horses. Very impressive.

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3

6.96 km

The Kelpies Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

The Kelpies are 30-metre high horse-head sculptures, standing next to a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal, and near River Carron, in The Helix, a new parkland project …

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4

9.99 km

View of the River Carron

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Heavy industrial use in the past. Pretty in places with good path network. Litter an eyesore.

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5

15.4 km

Falkirk Wheel

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The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This feat of engineering stands at 115 feet (35 m) tall and, using the power of eight domestic …

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6

15.9 km

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This feat of engineering stands at 115 feet tall and, using the power of eight domestic kettles, transfers …

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7

19.2 km

8

19.9 km

Union Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Turn on your headlights for the oncoming riders/runners/walkers!

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24.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

1.84 km

1.12 km

915 m

531 m

529 m

187 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

2.16 km

653 m

573 m

533 m

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

45 %

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