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Union Canal Tunnel – Avon Aqueduct loop from Falkirk High

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Union Canal Tunnel – Avon Aqueduct loop from Falkirk High

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Union Canal Tunnel – Avon Aqueduct loop from Falkirk High

05:38

21.8km

110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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468 m

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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1.11 km

Union Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

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

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9.29 km

View of the Pond and Bridge

Highlight • Lake

9.91 km

View of the Canal Towards the Aqueduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.8 km

Avon Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Excellent viewing spot for the Avon Aqueduct. There are a set of steps here where you can walk up to the aqueduct and walk across for even more stunning views. …

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15.3 km

Union Canal Mile Marker 202

Highlight • Monument

Just to the left of the towpath.

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21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

880 m

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

990 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

19°C

11°C

47 %

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Union Canal Tunnel – Avon Aqueduct loop from Falkirk High

Falkirk Tunnel

Union Canal Tunnel

View of the Pond and Bridge

View of the Canal Towards the Aqueduct

Avon Aqueduct

Union Canal Mile Marker 202

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