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Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Kelvinbridge

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Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Kelvinbridge

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Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Kelvinbridge

04:17

74.6km

280m

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: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 36.7 km for 12 m

After 37.9 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.00 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

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The Forth and Clyde Canal was constructed in 1790. It was successful initially but closed in the 1960s. Today it's a leisure destination with a brilliant towpath making an ideal cycling outing.

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8.81 km

Mill Plantation

Forest

16.9 km

Forth and Clyde Canal

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A delightful stretch of the canal.

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27.5 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Near Banton

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Spacious tarmac path, this section being amongst the best.

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37.0 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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37.4 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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37.5 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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56.3 km

Ruins

65.5 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

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Good straights and class scenery. Roots at certain sections growing under the tarmac, which can make it a bit of a tough getting the power down. Lovely views.

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71.7 km

Stockingfield Junction Bridge

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Stockingfield Junction is a spot along the canal between Maryhill and Ruchill in Glasgow, Scotland. It first opened back in 1777, closed in 1963, and was later restored and reopened …

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73.9 km

Former North Woodside Flint Mills

Ruins

74.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.5 km

1.14 km

684 m

182 m

113 m

Surfaces

72.3 km

1.43 km

546 m

220 m

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 5 May

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Falkirk Wheel – Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct loop from Kelvinbridge

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Forth and Clyde Canal

Forth and Clyde Canal Near Banton

Falkirk Wheel

Roughcastle Tunnel

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Stockingfield Junction Bridge

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