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Cycling in Falkirk
Two routes from Bo'ness and Carron cover 25-106 km with mainly flat terrain, light climbing, and a high proportion of cycle paths.
Cycling opportunities in Falkirk include two routes starting from Bo'ness and Carron. These consist of one loop and one point-to-point route: the Helix Around Town Trail (25 km) and the Bo'ness to Helensburgh route (106 km). Climbing varies from 115 m to 618 m per route. The longest route is the Bo'ness to Helensburgh at 106 km with 618 m of climbing.
Road surfaces are mainly paved (78%) with some unpaved sections (21%). The road classes consist largely of cycle paths (44%) and paths (28%), with smaller shares of minor roads, quiet streets, tracks, and a few kilometres on main roads without cycle lanes. Terrain is mostly flat with an average 74% flat road and 13% climbing, and the steepest 500 m section has a 6.4% gradient. Temperatures range from 6°C in January to 19°C in July, with June to September being the best months to ride.
What the riding is like
The terrain is predominantly flat with some moderate climbs, reflected by 13% climbing and very little steep gradient above 5%. Routes range from 25 km to 106 km, with most climbing on the longest route. Road surfaces are mostly paved with a significant share of cycle paths and paths, making for mixed riding on a variety of surfaces. The largest climbs include the Bo'ness to Helensburgh route's 618 m of ascent, but overall gradient is low, and sustained steep sections are minimal.
Cycling infrastructure
Cycle paths make up 44% of the 126 km measured network, with 54.7 km of cycle paths recorded. Main roads account for 5% with 6.5 km lacking a cycle lane, and 4.9 km of roads have speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
June to September offers the best riding conditions based on ten-year daily high temperatures ranging from 16°C to 19°C in these months.
Riding in Falkirk in numbers
- 2
- 131 km
- 106 km
- 618 m
Where to start in Falkirk
Rides in Falkirk
When to ride Falkirk
Best months: Jun to Sep.
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