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Falkirk Wheel

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

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    October 1, 2019

    Hiking

    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.

    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 …

    December 31, 2020

    Cycling

    A very special kind of ship lift. You should definitely see it.
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    Elevation 90 m

    Monday to Sunday, 10am – 5:30pm

    Visitor centre is free entry

    Payment is needed for boat tours.

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

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

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