Walk the River Avon (Falkirk) by Train
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The Avon is a river that flows largely through the Falkirk council area of central Scotland. Linlithgow and Polmont stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 2 stations within reach of the River Avon (Falkirk): within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Avon (Falkirk) runs about 24 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Avon (Falkirk) train stations
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Avon (Falkirk), so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linlithgow | 8.7 mi and back | 20.5 to 21 mi | about 7 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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