Falkirk Wheel to Bonnybridge

Linlithgow Group

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Overview

A walk from Falkirk Wheel to Bonnybridge along the canal path and back.

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

This walk replaces the Cairnoch Hill circular as the trees across the path on that route have not been cut and it's impassable for a group.

Please note, the walk leader will meet you at the start point.

Local Walk Grade: C

Ref. No. 25/62

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99437 77071
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

West Port car park, Linlithgow. Please note, the walk leader will meet you at the start point.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NS 85429 80856
Nearest postcode:: FK1 4AD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car park on the left past the entrance to the Board Walk. (Parking for Falkirk Wheel north, FK1 4AD)

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.58 per month