Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Falkirk Wheel
In or near Camelon.
Falkirk Wheel — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Camelon · 1.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Falkirk Wheel is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Falkirk Wheel is the world's only rotating boat lift, connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. Visitors can enjoy boat trips that showcase this unique engineering marvel, which allows vessels to travel 35 meters in just a few minutes.
Place summary
The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift located in central Scotland. It connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal and is the world's only rotating boat lift. The structure serves both practical and recreational purposes, facilitating the movement of boats between different water levels.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.0004, -3.8417
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK1 4LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Falkirk
- Phone
- 0300 373 0868
- Nearest railway station
- Camelon — 1.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 9:45am–6:00pm
- Official site
- www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/32466476 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Falkirk Wheel?
- Falkirk Wheel is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK1 4LS).
- What is Falkirk Wheel?
- Falkirk Wheel — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Falkirk Wheel?
- The nearest railway station is Camelon, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK1 4LS.
- Is Falkirk Wheel free to visit?
- Yes, Falkirk Wheel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Falkirk Wheel?
- The nearest railway station is Camelon, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK1 4LS.