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Falkirk Wheel loop from Bonnybridge

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Falkirk Wheel loop from Bonnybridge

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Falkirk Wheel loop from Bonnybridge

01:46

6.86km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 3.20 km for 12 m

After 3.65 km for 12 m

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Start point

Parking

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3.20 km

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

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3.28 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

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3.31 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 …

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3.44 km

Falkirk Wheel

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.79 km

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.

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6.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.64 km

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.18 km

487 m

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Falkirk Wheel loop from Bonnybridge

Mooring at the Union Canal and Forth & Clyde Canal Junction

Willow Sculpture of a Working Horse and Canal Worker

Falkirk Wheel Food Stalls & Cafés

Falkirk Wheel

View of the Falkirk Wheel and Information Board

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