john muir marathon
From the Falkirk Wheel to Dalmeny train station, this remarkable marathon walk offers a sublime blend of Scottish countryside and iconic sights, such as The Kelpies and Blackness Castle.
Difficulty: 2.5
typical itinerary
1 Day Itinerary
Breakfast
Transfer to The Falkirk Wheel
Trek commences
Trek complete. Transfers back to accommodation.
Celebration meal
This itinerary can be altered to suit your requirements. We can include/exclude certain elements (such as accommodation and dinner) and most parts can be tweaked where necessary to best align with your needs.
typical route
The above images are a rough guide only. Please enquire for a detailed route overview.
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This route can be tailored to your requirements. Contact us for more info.
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Total Distance: 42km
Total Ascent: 380m
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1 Day Trek
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Accommodation can be organised for the nights before/after the trek. We can look into hotel or hostel options, depending on your preference.
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This challenge is difficulty ranked: 2.5 out of 5.
Expect longer distance or higher altitude gain, yet neither will be mutually exclusive! Terrain underfoot will be on well used trails but with the likelihood of some rougher features. These events would suit someone of good all round fitness, who takes exercise regularly - without neccessarily being of high fitness. Escape routes are available but may take some time to utilise.
You must be active with a moderate fitness level. You should be going out for regular walks and other sports (swimming / football / gym etc.) You should be comfortable with longer walks of 3.5-4 hours over 9-11 miles in rolling countryside. Good all round fitness & leg strength is expected.
other itineraries
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other itineraries 💚
There are many variations or alternative options to the John Muir Marathon trek. Here are a few of our most popular. To discuss any of our itineraries in more detail, please contact us via the buttons on this page.
scottish coast to coast - john muir way
56 miles/90km
1150m ascent
2 days
Difficulty: 4.5 out of 5
edinburgh to glasgow - john muir way 100km
62 miles/100km
1000m ascent
3 days
Difficulty: 4 out of 5
three lochs way
37 miles/60km
1500m ascent
2 days
Difficulty: 3.5 out of 5
Standard Inclusions
Accommodation (hostel or hotel) - bed and breakfast
Pre-Event Planning & Communications
Bespoke Challenge Portal
Return transfers from accommodation to trek location
Experienced Mountain Leader
Packed Lunches
First-aid trained staff and supplies
Ride Snacks
Access to training plans, kit lists, nutritional guides and more
Registration management and support
your on-event support team
Leaders/Marshals will support the group along the correct route and ensure everyone is safe and accounted for.
Our Leaders/Marshals are extremely experienced, often with top-notch local knowledge, carry appropriate resources and are first-aid trained.
Included on events for larger numbers, a support vehicle is on hand for emergency support (where accessible) and refreshment provision. Often an 8-seater or similar, it acts an essential resource in the event of participant fatigue or injury.
On long day treks, the support vehicle can carry water and refreshments to be offered to participants at appropriate checkpoints.
Our team love nothing more than helping fellow walkers achieve their potential. They'll be there when you falter, to give you a helping hand, some encouraging words, or even a stern talking to. Their support will see you through so that, at the end of your challenge, you'll be able to stand there and say