Callendar Estate Cycle Trails

The cycle trails are easy, family friendly routes, that wind in and out of the attractive woodland on the edge of Falkirk

The trail network is accessed from the Greenrig car park, 3 miles from the centre of Falkirk. Freom the centre of town follow the signs for Slamannan. Once on Slamannan Road take the 3rd exit off the mini roundabout and continue on to Lochgreen Road and continue for a mile to the car park. The trails can also be accessed from the Falkirk wheel and Falkirk High Station

There are four different trails, all varrying in difficulty:
green-easy
blue - medium
red-hard

The Canada Trail (4. 1km of green trail)
An easy graded route suitable for most cyclists. There are no steep hills, just gentle ups and downs which let you flow along. look out for charlie's stanes on the way which marks the battle of Falkirk in 1746. An optional board walk provides a bit of a challenge for those wishing to test their skill level.

The carigieburn Trail (3. 4km of blue trail)
A slightly more challenging route with a few gentle hills to work the heart and the lungs, and a few twisting drops for a bit more adrenaline. The route winds through Craigburn wood, and returns to the start through Howierig Moss, an important site for nature conservation. Please take care where the trai crosses the main road.

Auchengean trail (6. 8km of red trail)
intended to be ridden as an extension to the Craigieburn trail, adding an extra 3. 4km to the trail. This trail is for a more experianced cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness. Involves a fairly strenuous climb to the top of Auchengean wood, with a rewarding fast descent. watch out for the two short sections of raised board walk. If in any doubt get off and walk.

The Kilbean trail (2. 3km of blue trail and 1. 1km of red trail)
The Kilbean trail is accessed from the Lionthorn car park and invloves a steady climb followed by an exciting desent. We have added some technical challenges, including steps and big berms as optional extras. The top part of the rail is graded red due to it's steep descent and fast switch back corners, and is for the more experienced cyclists. To extend the ride folloe the farm track past Westerglen Transmitter for 1. 8km to join the Auchengean trail.