Walks you can reach from Cumbernauld by train

Dunbartonshire · Scotland

A day hike is just a simple train journey away — plan your next day of green.

Linlithgow to Falkirk (West Lothian)

15 minutes direct from Cumbernauld.

Rural Union Canal towpath: the Avon Aqueduct (Scotland's longest and tallest) and the 630m Falkirk Tunnel (Scotland's longest); good for wildflowers.

Time: 5h (3h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Towpath can be muddy; suitable footwear advised.

Walk details: ScotRail (tips).

9 minutes direct from Cumbernauld.

Time: 3h30 (2h walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: A fifth urban.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Moderate

15 minutes direct from Cumbernauld.

Time: 4h (2h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Moderate

15 minutes direct from Cumbernauld.

Woodland: a fifth under tree cover.

Time: 5h (3h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Moderate

15 minutes direct from Cumbernauld.

A route on core paths, cycleways, pavements and minor roads and crossing main roads at traffic lights.

Time: 4h (2h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Moderate