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Lothian
Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Linlithgow

Moderate

4.4

(7)

98

riders

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Linlithgow

02:15

37.3km

210m

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: February 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.37 km for 235 m

After 32.7 km for 235 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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14.1 km

Falkirk Tunnel

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

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14.1 km

Union Canal Tunnel

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

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17.9 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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18.2 km

Roughcastle Tunnel

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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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18.3 km

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

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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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18.7 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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22.5 km

Falkirk Tunnel

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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, …

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37.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

1.17 km

561 m

163 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

2.62 km

266 m

175 m

< 100 m

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