Walks you can reach from Falkirk Grahamston by train

Polmont Station to Linlithgow Station (Stirlingshire)

5m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

The highlight of the route is the spectacular Avon Aqueduct. A simple, direct and easy-to-follow walk mostly along the Union Canal towpath, with an uphill section from Polmont at the start and a downhill section into Linlithgow. Good surfaces with no road sections and though the towpath is narrow in places and there are stepped sections in Linlithgow. Follows the Union Canal towpath. Linlithgow has plenty of history to explore.

Easy: 10km, moderate ascents.

The towpath is narrow in places. Stepped sections in Linlithgow may present problems for some, though alternatives exist.

End-of-walk reward: the Granary.

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Bathgate Station to Linlithgow Station (West Lothian)

15m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

Tough: steep ascents. 12km.

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Bridge of Allan Station to Stirling Station (Stirlingshire)

15m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

lovely views. A very direct but dull, functional route following the pavement next to the main road between the two towns, with reasonable-quality lit pavements throughout. The exception is a steep and cobbled humpbacked bridge over the River Forth.

Easy: 4km, moderate ascents.

The humpbacked bridge over the River Forth is steep and cobbled, with 100m of cobbles and a 9% gradient on one side. The parallel road bridge is closed to pedestrians.

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Dunblane Station to Bridge of Allan Station (Perthshire)

15m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

An accessible, attractive walk entirely on roads with a good surface, the central third closed to traffic, through woods on the old Glen Road. A mix of quiet roads and a traffic-free closed road/cycle path and with a footpath that narrows along Glen Road and a bit more of a hill than the alternative route. The traffic-free central section is part of the National Cycle Network spur connecting Bridge of Allan with Doune.

Easy: 6km, moderate ascents.

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Gartcosh Station to Coatbridge Central Station (Lanarkshire)

30m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

An urban route on pavements and core paths and taking in as much green space as possible.

Easy: 5km, gentle ascents.

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Gartcosh Station to Bargeddie Station (Lanarkshire)

30m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

Easy: 4km, moderate ascents.

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Stepps Station to Gartcosh Station (Lanarkshire)

30m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

Easy: 4km, gentle ascents.

Gartloch Road from West Cottages cannot be walked: it is a fast, narrow country road with no footpaths or pavements.

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Shettleston Station to Stepps Station (Lanarkshire)

30m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

A simple, direct and mostly enjoyable route through built-up areas and with several parks and green spaces worked in. Molendinar Woods, Cardowan Moss and Frankfield Loch offer an alternative away from the busy Cumbernauld Road.

Easy: 6km, gentle ascents.

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Stepps Station to Bargeddie Station (Lanarkshire)

30m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

Easy: 8km, moderate ascents.

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Lenzie Station to Stepps Station (Lanarkshire)

30m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

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

9km.

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Bishopbriggs Station to Stepps Station (Lanarkshire)

30m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

Easy: 7km, moderate ascents.

The footpath linking Littlehill Golf Club to Acredyke Road (east of Stobhill Hospital) was found overgrown with Japanese knotweed and impassable, not feeling safe underfoot.

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Curriehill Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station (Midlothian)

30m direct from Falkirk Grahamston.

A very green, quiet and largely traffic-free route, gently downhill towards Edinburgh for most of the way, with a good surface throughout. It follows the Water of Leith Walkway and then the Union Canal towpath and ending through the city's parks and streets. A few steepish slopes but no stairs; the river path can be muddy in places. Follows National Cycle Route 75 for most of its length and is part of the John Muir Way; the Colinton Tunnel is a highlight. Princes Street Gardens open at 7am and close at dusk.

Easy: 12km, flat terrain.

The Slateford Aqueduct has only a narrow, cobbled towpath with a drop, so take care and be patient when passing others.

Lunch: Cafes near the route at Juniper Green, though most open around 10am.

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