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Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Linlithgow

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Lothian

Linlithgow And Linlithgow Bridge

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Linlithgow

Moderate

4.4

(7)

104

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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Linlithgow

02:17

37.7km

210m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.37 km for 235 m

After 33.1 km for 235 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.1 km

Falkirk Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

I found this a bit scary - might be worth considering dismounting and walking instead, especially for less-experienced riders.

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14.1 km

Union Canal Tunnel

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17.9 km

Falkirk Tunnel on the Union Canal

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Falkirk Tunnel is a tunnel on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal between Falkirk Tunnel (south end) and Falkirk Tunnel (north end)
It is 631 yards long.

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18.2 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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18.3 km

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

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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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18.8 km

View of the Falkirk Wheel and Information Board

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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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19.2 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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23.0 km

Falkirk Tunnel

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The Falkirk Tunnel is 630 meters long, 18 feet wide, 19 feet high and has a 5 foot wide towpath. It passes the Union Canal under Prospect Hill in Falkirk, …

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37.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

1.17 km

569 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

2.80 km

267 m

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 31 July

18°C

9°C

59 %

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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct – Falkirk Wheel loop from Linlithgow

Falkirk Tunnel

Union Canal Tunnel

Falkirk Tunnel on the Union Canal

Roughcastle Tunnel

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

View of the Falkirk Wheel and Information Board

Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Tunnel

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