Forth and Clyde Canal Locks – Falkirk Wheel loop from Falkirk

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Forth and Clyde Canal Locks – Falkirk Wheel loop from Falkirk

Moderate

2.0

(1)

runners

Forth and Clyde Canal Locks – Falkirk Wheel loop from Falkirk

01:29

14.3km

50m

Running

Moderate run. 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 25, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 6.97 km for 12 m

After 7.58 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.02 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Locks

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

5.14 km

Silhouette Figures of Dr. Harold Lyon, Reginald Adams, and Robert Barr

Highlight • Monument

The silhouetted figures are L-R of Dr Harold Lyon a Consultant in geriatric medicine at Falkirk Infirmary. He also had an interest in palliative care and established the Strathcarron Hospice. …

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5.36 km

Lock 16

Highlight • Structure

5.46 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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7.39 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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7.51 km

Falkirk Wheel Food Stalls & Cafés

Highlight • Restaurant

The Falkirk Wheel and surrounding area is managed by Scottish Canals. They licence a variety of catering trailers at the wheel, these include coffee and snacks most days and wood …

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