Night walks
Haunted walks in Falkirk
People searching for a haunted walk near Falkirk usually want the same thing: dark trees, a story told properly, and the feeling that something is a step behind you. That is what Wheelside builds — though we want to be straight with you about what it is.
Our night walks are written horror and folklore, not ghost-hunting and not a claim that the route is haunted. The paths through Canada Wood are real, the landmarks are real, and the story wrapped around them is fiction we wrote to fit them. We think that makes for a better night than a list of second-hand sightings, and it means nobody is being sold a promise we cannot keep.
The night walks we run
Both follow the Witches of Canada Woods story on the same woodland route: one hosted with actors, one self-guided through your phone. Both are written for adults.
The Witches of Canada Woods Terror Walk
Canada Woods · £9.95
A Terrifying Twenty-Checkpoint Supernatural Thriller hosted with Actors Every Saturday from September till After Halloween
The Witches of Canada Woods
Canada Woods · £4.95
A Terrifying Twenty-Checkpoint Supernatural Thriller
What a night walk asks of you
- Dark, uneven ground. Canada Wood is unlit woodland. Boots, a torch and a steady pace matter more than bravery.
- A real fright. These are adult horror experiences with 16+ guidance, not a gentle heritage stroll with a spooky anecdote.
- Some self-reliance. On the self-guided walk you set the pace and the route is yours to follow — check the adventure page for the starting point first.
- Sensible company. Going in pairs is a good idea after dark, even though the story lands hardest alone.
More around Falkirk
See everything set in these trees on the Canada Wood area guide, or start with the adventures hub.