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Central Scotland

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Lock 16 loop from Larbert

Running trails & routes

Central Scotland

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Lock 16 loop from Larbert

Moderate

8

runners

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Lock 16 loop from Larbert

00:43

6.75km

60m

Running

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 971 m for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

849 m

View of the Falkirk Wheel and Information Board

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

Tip by

2

970 m

Mooring at the Union Canal and Forth & Clyde Canal Junction

Highlight • River

Mooring at the point where the Union Canal meets the Forth and Clyde. Cross the bridge to get the the Falkirk Wheel

Tip by

3

1.05 km

Willow Sculpture of a Working Horse and Canal Worker

Highlight • Monument

Outside the visitors center is a willow sculpture of a working horse and canal worker

Tip by

4

1.08 km

Falkirk Wheel Food Stalls & Cafés

Highlight • Restaurant

The Falkirk Wheel and surrounding area is managed by Scottish Canals. They licence a variety of catering trailers at the wheel, these include coffee and snacks most days and wood …

Tip by

5

1.45 km

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

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 …

Tip by

6

1.67 km

Falkirk Tunnel on the Union Canal

Highlight • Structure

Falkirk Tunnel is a tunnel on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal between Falkirk Tunnel (south end) and Falkirk Tunnel (north end)
It is 631 yards long.

Tip by

7

1.94 km

Highland Cow

Highlight • Natural

8

4.58 km

Lock 16

Highlight • Structure

B

6.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

713 m

654 m

379 m

124 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

1.72 km

141 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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