How much does it cost to take a boat on The Falkirk Wheel?

Adult £13.50. Concession £11.50 (anyone over 60, full time Student or Falkirk Council Tax Payer. We may ask to see proof of age or status) Child (5-15yrs) £7.50.

Is The Falkirk Wheel unique?

The world’s only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal 35 metres above, allowing vessels to sail through the sky thanks to a unique fusion of art and engineering – and the same power it would take to boil eight kettles.

How long does The Falkirk Wheel boat trip take?

1 hour
The boat trip lasts just under 1 hour.

Is The Falkirk Wheel free?

The Falkirk Wheel boat lift is an exceptional feat of modern engineering that connects the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals. Of course, you can just go to the Visitor Centre for free and watch the wheel in motion from canal side, so you don’t need spend money on the boat trip to see the Falkirk Wheel in action.

Can I take my boat on The Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, use of the Wheel is free to all private pleasure boat licence holders.

Can you take a narrow boat to Scotland?

A lovely place to cruise on a narrowboat holiday in Scotland. You can choose to spend a relaxing week cruising between Falkirk and Glasgow, or alternatively you can explore Scotland in the opposite direction, heading east, on the Union Canal between Falkirk and Edinburgh.

Can you walk from Falkirk Wheel to kelpies?

This short walk connects the stunning tourist attractions of the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies equine structures on the historic Forth & Clyde Canal. If the start at the Falkirk Wheel is impressive, the sight of the Kelpies is mind-blowing.

Is the Falkirk Wheel the only one in the world?

The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift of its kind in the world, and one of two working boat lifts in the United Kingdom, the other being the Anderton Boat Lift.

Can you walk from Falkirk wheel to kelpies?

Can you visit the Falkirk Wheel at night?

Does the Falkirk Wheel light up at night. Unfortunately the Falkirk Wheel is not lit up every night. The coloured lights you might have seen in photos or from afar are reserved for special occasions.

Can you visit The Falkirk Wheel at night?

Are there toilets at Falkirk wheel?

Fascinating technology but ladies toilets were a let down with sopping wet floors. Would advise to take own food as it is expensive to buy on site? No fee to have a look but if there are a few of you it is an expensive short trip on wheel. Best to book in advance as it can be a long wait.

Is there a boat lift on the Falkirk Wheel?

The canal boat then takes a short cruise on the Union Canal before returning to the wheel for another half rotation down to the bottom. If you are taking a cruise along the canals in a privately licensed pleasure craft and using the Falkirk Wheel for regular navigation, use of the boat lift is free (though it must be booked).

Where is the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland located?

The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in central Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. The lift is named after Falkirk, the town in which it is located. It reconnects the two canals for the first time since the 1930s.

Is there a boat hire on the Falkirk Canal?

Falkirk Canal Boat Hire The Scottish Lowland Canals are quite different from the canals typical of England and Wales. The Forth and Clyde canal is much wider than the average English canal, and the Union Canal is a contour canal which has no locks at all or bridges that have to be opened.

How long is the half rotation of the Falkirk Wheel?

The half rotation of the wheel, from the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal, takes five minutes. The canal boat then takes a short cruise on the Union Canal before returning to the wheel for another half rotation down to the bottom.