Great North Trail (Central Belt)
Falkirk, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Falkirk, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 51.2 mi (82.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,168 ft (356 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 35 min
- High point
- 338 ft (103 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Cadder Pit Disaster Memorial 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Antonine Wall 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
- Historic site: Auchendavy Roman Fort 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Antonine Wall 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Bike repair station 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Antonine Wall 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Bonnybridge Maritime Memorial 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from start
- Historic site: First World War Memorial 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 20.9 mi (33.7 km) from start
- Bike repair station 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Falkirk Wheel Visitor Centre 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Falkirk Wheel 21.1 mi (34 km) from start
- Viewpoint 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Antonine Wall 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 28.3 mi (45.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 29 mi (46.7 km) from start
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Questions about Great North Trail (Central Belt)
How long is Great North Trail (Central Belt)?
Great North Trail (Central Belt) is 51.2 mi (82.3 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,168 ft (356 m) in total, up to a high point of 338 ft (103 m).
How hard is Great North Trail (Central Belt)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great North Trail (Central Belt)?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great North Trail (Central Belt)?
Drinking water on the way at 32.5 mi (52.3 km). Toilets: 21.1 mi (33.9 km).
Is Great North Trail (Central Belt) shaded?
Partly shaded (50% under trees).
What can you do on Great North Trail (Central Belt)?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Great North Trail (Central Belt)?
Berlin's Doner, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: One-O-One, 0.2 mi (0.3 km). 7 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Great North Trail (Central Belt)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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