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Falkirk Wheel – The Kelpies loop from Bonnybridge

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Falkirk Wheel – The Kelpies loop from Bonnybridge

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Falkirk Wheel – The Kelpies loop from Bonnybridge

01:22

22.9km

80m

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: July 19, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.82 km for 107 m

After 14.8 km for 107 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 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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4.89 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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10.6 km

Ladysmill Weir

Lake

11.5 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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11.6 km

The Kelpies

Highlight • Rest Area

Definitely worth to visit and see those massive horses. Very impressive.

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14.9 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.

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

2.53 km

658 m

624 m

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

923 m

226 m

213 m

169 m

139 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 23 July

19°C

13°C

21 %

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Falkirk Wheel – The Kelpies loop from Bonnybridge

Canal Tunnel

Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Wheel and the Forth and Clyde Canal

The Kelpies Sculptures

The Kelpies

Forth and Clyde Canal Locks

View of the Falkirk Wheel and Information Board

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