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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Castlecary

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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Castlecary

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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Castlecary

02:23

40.3km

220m

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: March 8, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 12.3 km for 12 m

After 13.5 km for 12 m

After 21.8 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.06 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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12.8 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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13.3 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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19.3 km

Cobblebrae Community Woodland

Forest

21.7 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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21.8 km

The Kelpies

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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22.2 km

Viewpoint

22.5 km

Ladysmill Weir

Lake

24.3 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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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

6.59 km

963 m

745 m

568 m

329 m

Surfaces

37.1 km

1.55 km

1.03 km

330 m

146 m

127 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

19°C

7°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Castlecary

Canal Tunnel

Roughcastle Tunnel

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

Falkirk Wheel

The Kelpies Sculptures

The Kelpies

Forth and Clyde Canal Locks

View of the Falkirk Wheel and Information Board

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