The Forth Valley – Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire
Falkirk
Don’t miss
Stretching from Bo’ness, on the south banks of the Firth of Forth, to Polmont, Grangemouth, Larbert and Denny, this area offers great variety and rich history. The flat canal towpaths are excellent for walkers and cyclists, and families can enjoy many fun attractions.
Sail 35 m into the air on The Falkirk Wheel as you sit back, relax and admire the views while learning about this feat of engineering.
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• Boasting fantastic motorway links and two railway stations, with regular trains from Edinburgh and Glasgow, getting to Falkirk is easy. • The Falkirk Wheel is a must-see. This iconic, contemporary structure is the world’s first and only rotating boat lift connecting the Forth & Clyde and Union canals. Take a boat trip or walk up the path to the top, where you’ll be rewarded with impressive views across the landscape. • Take advantage of miles of towpaths which are ideal for walking (much of it wheelchair accessible) and cycling. • Everyone can have a go on one of the Callendar Estate Cycle Trails, 19 km of single tracks that are graded from beginner to advanced.
• Get onboard the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, central Scotland’s steam railway. Take a ride on a steam or diesel locomotive and look out for landmarks along the way. • Immerse yourself in the history of Falkirk at Blackness Castle, a 15th century fortess on the River Forth that is unusually shaped like a ship. • Journey through 2,000 years of Scottish history at Callendar House and Park. Costumed interpreters bring the history to life and you can sample Georgian food in the 1825 working kitchen. In the grounds you’ll find the Antonine Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a park with play area, golf course, minigolf and boating lake.
Mountain bike trail From Denny you can reach the Carron Valley and experience fantastic trails such as the Pipe Dream and the Cannonball Run.
Innovative surprises
Woodland adventures
Historical discoveries
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