Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Polmont

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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Polmont

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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Polmont

01:34

25.7km

130m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 10.00 km for 12 m

After 18.0 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.00 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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9.28 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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9.34 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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9.78 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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10.1 km

View of the Falkirk Wheel and Information Board

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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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13.2 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Locks

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

17.8 km

The Kelpies Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

The Kelpies are 30-metre high horse-head sculptures, standing next to a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal, and near River Carron, in The Helix, a new parkland project …

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18.0 km