United Kingdom
Scotland
Central Scotland
Camelon, Bantaskine And Tamfourhill
Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct
United Kingdom
Scotland
Central Scotland
Camelon, Bantaskine And Tamfourhill
Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct
Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 166 out of 167 cyclists
Location: Camelon, Bantaskine And Tamfourhill, Central Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This feat of engineering stands at 115 feet 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.
August 23, 2017
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