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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Polmont

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Central Scotland

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Polmont

Moderate

5.0

(2)

41

riders

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Union Canal Tunnel loop from Polmont

02:19

39.7km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. 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 a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 30.3 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

5.08 km

Helix Lagoon

Lake

2

7.88 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Locks

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

3

11.9 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.

Tip by

4

21.1 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Near Banton

Highlight • Cycleway

Spacious tarmac path, this section being amongst the best.

Tip by

5

30.7 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

30.9 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

34.1 km

Falkirk Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

The Falkirk Tunnel is 630 meters long, 18 feet wide, 19 feet high and has a 5 foot wide towpath. It passes the Union Canal under Prospect Hill in Falkirk, …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8

34.7 km

Union Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Turn on your headlights for the oncoming riders/runners/walkers!

Tip by

9

34.7 km

Falkirk Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

I found this a bit scary - might be worth considering dismounting and walking instead, especially for less-experienced riders.

Tip by

B

39.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

4.50 km

525 m

351 m

299 m

152 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

1.71 km

561 m

211 m

125 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (90 m)

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Monday 19 October

12°C

8°C

77 %

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