Activity
Falkirk Wheel
Falkirk, Scotland
A rotating boat lift joining two canals, with boat trips on it.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The only rotating boat lift in the world, raising boats 24 m between the Forth and Clyde and Union canals. You can watch from the visitor centre or ride a boat trip through the wheel. Short, easy stop right off the central belt motorways.
Good to know
- Boat trips are the way to get the full effect; book ahead in summer
- Walk the Union Canal tunnel path nearby for a quieter side
- Visitor centre has a cafe and play area
- Getting there
- Sealed road, large car park (parking charge applies)
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
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