The Falkirk Tunnel is a canal tunnel of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal, dug through Prospect Hill in Falkirk, Scotland. Completed in 1822, the tunnel is 630 meters long. It was built because the owner of Callendar House objected to the view from his property being obstructed by the proposed canal.

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Long tunnel with lights but better to have yours on as well.

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1. Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Ratho Marina loop from Camelon

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2. Falkirk Tunnel – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Camelon

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200m

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3. Roughcastle Tunnel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Linlithgow

36.6km

02:13

180m

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Falkirk, Central Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Ratho Marina, Union Canal – Ratho Marina loop from Camelon

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