Explore the Inner Forth Area
There are a whole range of walking and cycling routes in the Inner Forth area, from short strolls on country lanes to long distance trails, and from paths to local beauty spots to national cycle routes.
IFLI has gathered together a selection, with links to the websites where you can find more details, or pdfs for you to download directly. We hope to make this a one-stop shop for people looking to find somewhere to walk or cycle in the area. If you know of other published routes that aren't listed here we would be delighted to hear about them.
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Airth "The Banks" Circular
Falkirk
Easy - Moderate
Walk
2.8 miles
Airth "The Banks" Circular
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 2.8 miles
Walk along Forth foreshore
Airth Village A/B
Falkirk
Easy
Walk
0.7 - 1.3 miles
Alloa and Clacks Towers
Clacks
Moderate
Walk
5.3 miles
Alloa and Clacks Towers
in Clacks | Difficulty: Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 5.3 miles
A chance to see some local landmarks in Alloa and Clackmannan
Alloa to Clackmannan
Clacks
Moderate
Walk
3.5 miles
Alloa to Clackmannan
in Clacks | Difficulty: Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 3.5 miles
A flat trail from Alloa Tower to Clackmannan Tower through the Black Devon Lagoon habitat
Notes: Optional steep climb to Clackmannan Tower
Back Walk and Gowan Hill
Stirling
Easy
Walk
2 miles
Back Walk and Gowan Hill
in Stirling | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 2 miles
A walk around the old town walls, passing through woods and scrubland
Notes: Some steep sections of path
Birkhill Fireclay Mine Woodland and Meadow
Falkirk
Easy - Moderate
Walk
0.6 miles
Birkhill Fireclay Mine Woodland and Meadow
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 0.6 miles
Through Woodland near Fireclay mine. Please note: the mine itself has been permenently closed to tours.
Notes: Entrance to mine is steep and inaccessible to wheelchair users
Black Devon Wetlands Phototrail
Clacks
Easy
Walk
1.5 miles
Black Devon Wetlands Phototrail
in Clacks | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 1.5 miles
Black Devon Wetlands Phototrail Phototrails allow people to assess the suitability of a route before they walk it, and promotes increased access to the countryside for people with disabilites.
Bo'ness Foreshore Path
Falkirk
Easy
Walk
2 miles
Bo'ness Foreshore Path
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 2 miles
Bo'ness harbour to Kinneil Nature Reserve
Notes: Occasionally uneven path
Bo'ness Town Centre Trails A/B/C
Falkirk
Easy
Walk
0.3 - 1 miles
Callendar Estate Cycle Tracks
Falkirk
Easy
Cycling
0.7 - 4.2 miles
Callendar Estate Cycle Tracks
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Cycling | Length: 0.7 - 4.2 miles
They are easy family friendly routes through attractive woodland.
Notes: One way only
Website: http://www.callendarestate.co.uk/things-to-do-in-falkirk/cycling-routes
Callendar Park
Falkirk
Easy
Walk
1.5 - 3 miles
Callendar Park
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 1.5 - 3 miles
Various walks around Callendar Park. Points of interest include Callendar House, Callendar Wood and the Antonine Wall
Website: http://www.braveheart.uk.net/walking/walking-routes-callendar-park/
Cambus Cycleway Phototrail
Stirling
Easy
Cycling
1 miles
Cambus Cycleway Phototrail
in Stirling | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Cycling | Length: 1 miles
An easy-going short cycle along the side of the River Devon and through farmland to Alloa.
Notes: Fully tarmacked
Cambus Orchard
Stirling
Moderate
Walk
3 miles
Cambus Orchard
in Stirling | Difficulty: Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 3 miles
Path from Cambus which circles a nearby orchard, and run through the SWT-managed wetland pools. Mostly tarmacked with some muddy farm paths.
Cambus Pools Phototrail
Clacks
Easy
Walk
3.1 miles
Cambus Pools Phototrail
in Clacks | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 3.1 miles
Cambus Pools Phototrail Phototrails allow people to assess the suitability of a route before they walk it, and promotes increased access to the countryside for people with disabilites.
Cambus to the Forth Biodiversity Trail
Clacks
Easy
Walk
1.5 - 2.5 miles
Cambus to the Forth Biodiversity Trail
in Clacks | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 1.5 - 2.5 miles
A flat trail with access along the Forth Estury and views to Tullibody and Alloa Inches
Notes: Can be muddy underfoot in wet weather
Cambuskenneth Heritage Trail
Stirling
Easy
Walk
1 miles
Cambuskenneth Heritage Trail
in Stirling | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 1 miles
A short walk around the historic village of Cambuskenneth
Carriden Woods/Foreshore Walk
Falkirk
Easy - Moderate
Walk
2 miles
Carriden Woods/Foreshore Walk
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 2 miles
Two similar Bo'ness town centre to Blackness routes, one via Carriden woods
Dawson Walk
Falkirk
Easy
Walk
3 miles
Dawson Walk
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 3 miles
Various walks around some of the urban areas of Falkirk and includes Dollar Park, Mungall Burn and some giant art sculptures.
Website: http://www.braveheart.uk.net/walking-routes-dawson/
Dunmore Loop
Falkirk
Moderate
Walk
2.8 miles
Dunmore Loop
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 2.8 miles
Around historic Dunmore village via the Pineapple
Notes: Unsurfaced paths
Fife Coastal Path
Fife
Moderate
Walk
117 miles
Fife Coastal Path
in Fife | Difficulty: Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 117 miles
Path that follows along coast of Fife
Forestmill to Gartmorn Dam
Clacks
Easy - Moderate
Walk
3 - 6 miles
Forestmill to Gartmorn Dam
in Clacks | Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 3 - 6 miles
A level route around Gartmore Dam Country Park, from industrial beginnings the park has become a haven for wildlife and recreation.
Notes: May be some muddy sections in wet weather
Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Falkirk
Easy
Walk
1.5 - 3 miles
Forth Valley Royal Hospital
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 1.5 - 3 miles
Various walks around the Larbert House grounds and in Larbert itself.
Helix Around Town Tour
Falkirk
Easy
Cycling
20 miles
Helix Around Town Tour
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Cycling | Length: 20 miles
Running between Falkirk and Grangemouth, this loop takes in many local landmarks including the Helix Park, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House.
Website: http://www.thehelix.co.uk/media/181645/helixaroundtowntrail_map.pdf
Helix Park
Falkirk
Easy - Moderate
Walk
1.5 - 3 miles
Helix Park
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 1.5 - 3 miles
This walk takes in Helix Park including the Kelpies and Forth and Clyde Canal.
John Muir Way
Falkirk
Challenging
Walk
134 miles
John Muir Way
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Challenging | Type: Walk | Length: 134 miles
Cross-country nature walk path, passing through Falkirk.
Website: http://johnmuirway.org/
Kennet Estate and The Tolbooth
Clacks
Easy - Moderate
Walk
4.6 miles
Kennet Estate and The Tolbooth
in Clacks | Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 4.6 miles
Circular walk from Clacks town centre to Kennet Pans estate
Kinneil House and Woods
Falkirk
Easy - Moderate
Walk
1.7 miles
Kinneil House and Woods
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 1.7 miles
Short route around Kinneil House and Roman fort.
Langlees Loop
Falkirk
Easy
Walk
1.1 miles
Langlees Loop
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 1.1 miles
Short loop around Langless Community Woodland near the River Carron
Notes: Easy access to Helix for longer walk
Larbert and Stenhousemuir Walks
Falkirk
Easy
Walk
1.5 - 3 miles
Larbert and Stenhousemuir Walks
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 1.5 - 3 miles
Various walks taking in Stenhousemuir and Larbert that all begin and end on Larbert Main Street.
Website: http://www.braveheart.uk.net/walking-routes-larbert
Letham Cycle route
Falkirk
Easy
Cycling
5.5 miles
Letham Cycle route
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Cycling | Length: 5.5 miles
Cycle route from village of Letham around farmland in the area
Notes: Farms are still active and may be busy
National Cycle Network Route 76
Falkirk
Challenging
Cycling
134 miles
National Cycle Network Route 76
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Challenging | Type: Cycling | Length: 134 miles
Runs round the Forth from Berwick upon Tweed to Kirkcaldy.
Raploch River Walk
Stirling
Easy
Walk
4 miles
Raploch River Walk
in Stirling | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 4 miles
Pavements and paths route around historic sites of Stirling
Royal Burgh of Culross Paths
Fife
Easy - Moderate
Walk
0.5 - 1.3 miles
Royal Burgh of Culross Paths
in Fife | Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 0.5 - 1.3 miles
A number of paths that trail through Culross and the surrounding countryside.
Skinflats Circular
Falkirk
Easy - Moderate
Walk
3.6 miles
Skinflats Circular
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 3.6 miles
Around farms and Saline lagoons near the Forth
Notes: Cycle route 76 nearby
South Alloa
Falkirk
Moderate
Walk
3.6 miles
South Alloa
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 3.6 miles
Airth to South Alloa via Dunmore and the foreshore
South Alloa
Stirling
Moderate
Walk
3.6 miles
South Alloa
in Stirling | Difficulty: Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 3.6 miles
Airth to South Alloa via Dunmore and the Foreshore.
Stirling University Campus
Stirling
Easy
Walk
0.5 - 3 miles
Stirling University Campus
in Stirling | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 0.5 - 3 miles
Various routes around the campus
The Forth Trail
Stirling
Easy - Moderate
Walk
5 miles
The Forth Trail
in Stirling | Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 5 miles
A track from Forthside to Craigforth that takes in many of the landmarks along the River Forth
Valleyfield Wood
Fife
Easy - Moderate
Walk
3 miles
Valleyfield Wood
in Fife | Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Type: Walk | Length: 3 miles
This walk takes you through the former Valleyfield Estate and remnants of a Humphry Repton designed landscape
Notes: Snowdrop festival Jan-Mar
Walks around Polmont
Falkirk
Easy
Walk
1.5 - 3 miles
Walks around Polmont
in Falkirk | Difficulty: Easy | Type: Walk | Length: 1.5 - 3 miles
These walks all take in the Union Canal all start from the railway station.
Website: http://www.braveheart.uk.net/walking-routes-polmont/
