Falkirk Wheel loop from Camelon

Hiking trails & Routes

Central Scotland

Camelon, Bantaskine And Tamfourhill

Falkirk Wheel loop from Camelon

Easy

4.1

(8)

hikers

Falkirk Wheel loop from Camelon

01:05

4.04km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 299 m for 12 m

After 3.76 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

177 m

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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299 m

Mooring at the Union Canal and Forth & Clyde Canal Junction

Highlight • River

Mooring at the point where the Union Canal meets the Forth and Clyde. Cross the bridge to get the the Falkirk Wheel

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379 m

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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502 m

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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1.90 km

The Emperor's Wall (Antonine Wall)

Highlight • Structure

The Roman Antonine Wall was the northern frontier barrier of the Roman Empire. The Wall was a turf fortification built from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde …

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2.11 km

Roman Defensive Pits at Antonine Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

2.23 km

Rough Castle Fort and Lilia Pits

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rough Castle might be one of the smallest forts built along the Antonine Wall, but it is one of the best-preserved and offers a fascinating insight into Roman life. Around …

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4.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.32 km

1.60 km

121 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

567 m