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Camelon, Bantaskine And Tamfourhill

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Camelon

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Central Scotland
Camelon, Bantaskine And Tamfourhill

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Camelon

Intermediate

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285

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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Camelon

04:10

72.8km

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2025

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.72 km

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 …

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2

3.25 km

Not only you'll have an interesting view of the Falkirk Wheel from this highlight, you'll also be able to relax on a bench and/or have a look at a map of the surroundings, including various paths and landmarks.

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3

12.4 km

Spacious tarmac path, this section being amongst the best.

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4

21.5 km

Ruins

Ruins

5

30.7 km

Good straights and class scenery. Roots at certain sections growing under the tarmac, which can make it a bit of a tough getting the power down. Lovely views.

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6

31.1 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

7

35.9 km

The Forth and Clyde Canal was constructed in 1790. It was successful initially but closed in the 1960s. Today it's a leisure destination with a brilliant towpath making an ideal cycling outing.

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8

36.9 km

Stockingfield Junction is a spot along the canal between Maryhill and Ruchill in Glasgow, Scotland. It first opened back in 1777, closed in 1963, and was later restored and reopened …

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9

50.9 km

A delightful stretch of the canal.

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10

56.4 km

Delightful spot for rest.

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72.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.3 km

1.55 km

375 m

288 m

142 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.4 km

1.19 km

164 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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