The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This feat of engineering stands at 115 feet (35 m) tall and, using the power of eight domestic kettles, transfers boats 79 feet (24 m) through the air between the Forth & Clyde Canal and the Union Canal. Boats must then ascend another 36 feet (11 m) through a pair of locks between the top of the wheel and the Union Canal. There is a visitor centre here with facilities and information on the Wheel.

Brian

January 29, 2017

Hiking

The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. The lift is named after the nearby town of Falkirk …

Mac

December 31, 2020

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A very special kind of ship lift. You should definitely see it.

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1. The Falkirk Wheel & Rough Castle Fort loop from Carmuirs

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This easy 4.7-mile hike combines the engineering marvel of the Falkirk Wheel with the ancient Roman history of Rough Castle Fort.

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2. The Helix Park – Falkirk Wheel loop from Falkirk

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3. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Falkirk High

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

Monday to Sunday, 10am – 5:30pm

Visitor centre is free entry

Payment is needed for boat tours.

Contacts

Lime Road, Tamfourhill, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, FK1 4RS

www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-falkirk-wheel-p248061

TFW_info@scottishcanals.co.uk

+44 (8700) 500208

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Location: Camelon, Bantaskine And Tamfourhill, Central Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. The Falkirk Wheel & Rough Castle Fort loop from Carmuirs

2. The Helix Park – Falkirk Wheel loop from Falkirk

3. Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Falkirk High

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