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Falkirk

Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Falkirk High

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Central Scotland
Falkirk

Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Falkirk High

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Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Falkirk High

00:52

8.23km

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: April 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.98 km for 12 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.47 km

Falkirk Wheel and the Forth and Clyde Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The Forth and Clyde Canal is a canal opened in 1790, crossing central Scotland; it provided a route for the seagoing vessels of the day between the Firth of Forth …

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2

4.05 km

Willow Sculpture of a Working Horse and Canal Worker

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

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3

4.09 km

Falkirk Wheel Food Stalls & Cafés

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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 …

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4

4.22 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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5

4.65 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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6

4.88 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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7

5.14 km

Highland Cow

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8.23 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.24 km

350 m

307 m

171 m

157 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

1.95 km

267 m

131 m

105 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

19°C

11°C

47 %

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