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Lionthorn Woods – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Falkirk High

Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Central Scotland
Falkirk

Lionthorn Woods – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Falkirk High

Easy

4

riders

Lionthorn Woods – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Falkirk High

01:03

15.2km

130m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 221 m

After 15.0 km for 221 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.27 km

View of the Ochil Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint towards the Ochil Hills with seats.

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2

5.49 km

Canada Wood Kitchen & Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Superb cafe/restaurant at Canada Wood.

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3

5.61 km

The Cafe at Canada Wood

Highlight • Parking

Great place to stop for lunch before during or after your ride, great freshly cooked quality meals. Can get very busy though but worth the wait.

cafecanadawood.co.uk

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4

11.5 km

Lionthorn Woods

Highlight • Forest

Pretty private woodland on the edge of Falkirk with walking and cycling trails. The John Muir way runs through the woodlands here too (johnmuirway.org/). Well surfaced and great to explore year-round at zero cost.

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5

14.1 km

Falkirk Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

I found this a bit scary - might be worth considering dismounting and walking instead, especially for less-experienced riders.

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6

14.1 km

Union Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

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

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7

14.8 km

Falkirk Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

The Falkirk Tunnel is 630 meters long, 18 feet wide, 19 feet high and has a 5 foot wide towpath. It passes the Union Canal under Prospect Hill in Falkirk, …

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8

14.8 km

B

15.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

5.40 km

3.14 km

413 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

3.67 km

3.10 km

677 m

434 m

182 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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