Discover the Antonine Wall in Callendar Park, Falkirk

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There's much to see and do around Callendar Park near Falkirk town centre. The most obvious feature in Callendar Park is the Antonine Ditch. Here it is around 40 feet (12m) wide and 10 feet (3m) deep.

The Antonine Wall can be seen in the grounds of the impressive mansion of Callendar House, which has been restored by Falkirk Council as a visitor attraction and has a permanent exhibition of local history. After your walk, why not explore the rest of Callendar Park, Callendar House Museum| or the network of forest tracks through Callendar Woods?

Finding your way

The walk starts at the car park near the Park Gallery and the Teashop at the Stables, which can be accessed from Falkirk town centre by following signs for Callendar Park. To reach the car park, exit the roundabout on Callendar Road at Estate Avenue, then turn left into Seaton Place past a number of high tower flats. The small car park is at the end of this road. View location using Google Maps.|

1. From the car park follow a tree-lined path straight uphill towards the flats. Carry on for a great view of the ditch of the Antonine Wall.
2. Where the tree lined path meets the paved path turn off the hard surface to your right onto the mown grass. You are now on the south of the Antonine Wall. Follow this level grass path past seating before turning right down towards Callendar House.
3. At the bottom of the slope simply turn right along the track back to the car park.

Grade

A short, circular walk with moderate gradients. There are no gates, steps or stiles on the path.

Distance

700m. There are seats placed around the walk as resting points.

Surface

Half of the route is a stone path - half is mown grass which may be soft.

Gradient

Long moderate uphill slope from car park. Grass section along the Wall is generally flat then downhill towards Callendar House. Stone track in front of Callendar House is level. There are no steps or kerbs on this route.

Facilities

In addition to the close proximity of Falkirk town centre, Callendar Park has many other facilities including:

• Car park at the Park Gallery and the Teashop at the Stables.
• Callendar House and the Teashop at the Stables have toilets for patrons. (Callendar House toilets are suitable for disabled).
• Seating and signs to help you.
• Callendar Park kiosk, adjacent to children's play area, sells refreshments.
• Public toilets at park kiosk with disabled toilet are open 10.00am–5.00pm seven days a week (obtain key from kiosk) or 'Superloo' outwith normal operating hours.