Helix Around Town Trail
Falkirk, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Falkirk, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 14.8 mi (23.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 489 ft (149 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 30 min
- High point
- 354 ft (108 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 4.4 mi (7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Helix Visitor Centre 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Bike repair station 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Falkirk Wheel Visitor Centre 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Falkirk Wheel 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Antonine Wall 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Helix Around Town Trail
How long is Helix Around Town Trail?
Helix Around Town Trail is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 30 min. It climbs 489 ft (149 m) in total, up to a high point of 354 ft (108 m).
How hard is Helix Around Town Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Helix Around Town Trail?
Parking at the start, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Helix Around Town Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: 5.3 mi (8.5 km), 10.6 mi (17.1 km).
Is Helix Around Town Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (51% under trees).
What can you do on Helix Around Town Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Helix Around Town Trail?
Tam Bain, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Day-Today, 0.2 mi (0.4 km).
Is this a good week for Helix Around Town Trail?
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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- yellow Falkirk · Easy · 3.8 mi (6.2 km)
- Craigieburn Trail Falkirk · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- Auchengean Trail Falkirk · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Fife Coastal Path Fife · Expert · 116.8 mi (187.9 km)
- Canada Trail Falkirk · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Boardwalk Trail Falkirk · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Fife Coastal Tourist Route Fife · Expert · 76.8 mi (123.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap