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Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Kilsyth

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Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Kilsyth

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Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Kilsyth

01:39

31.6km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 14.8 km for 12 m

After 16.5 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.42 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Near Banton

Highlight • Cycleway

Spacious tarmac path, this section being amongst the best.

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6.07 km

Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Very easy riding with some great views on the Falkirk wheel

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15.0 km

Falkirk Wheel

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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 …

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15.7 km

Falkirk Tunnel on the Union Canal

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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.

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16.0 km

Roughcastle Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

Situated at the top of the Falkirk Wheel where the canal goes through this tunnel to the next set of locks

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16.1 km

View of the Falkirk Wheel

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day a stunning view from above the falkirk wheel, to the kelpies and hills beyond.

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16.1 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 …

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31.3 km

Auchinstarry Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Delightful spot for rest.

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31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

1.10 km

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

1.63 km

497 m

195 m

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

17°C

12°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Kilsyth

Forth and Clyde Canal Near Banton

Forth and Clyde Canal

Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Tunnel on the Union Canal

Roughcastle Tunnel

View of the Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

Auchinstarry Marina

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