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The Falkirk Wheel

http://www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk

The Falkirk Wheel is the spectacular centrepiece of the £84.5 million ‘Millennium Link', the UK’s largest canal restoration project, developed by British Waterways to reconnect the Union Canal with the Forth & Clyde Canal, re-establishing east to west coast access for boats.

Apart from being an engineering and design wonder, The Falkirk Wheel is a great day out. From the stunning Visitor Centre and basin, set at the heart of a natural amphitheatre of landscaped grounds, you can view the revolution of The Wheel or go for a stroll to see it from all angles.

Facilities At The Wheel

Visitors to The Falkirk Wheel can enjoy a unique experience, with free entry that includes:

- Interactive Exhibition and Viewing Gallery in the Visitor Centre.

- Information on Scotland’s Canal Network, the remains of the Roman Antonine Wall, and the wider area of Falkirk.

- The Falkirk Wheel Café, which offers a variety of hot and cold drinks, snacks and light meals.

- The Falkirk Wheel Shop, which is packed with unusual gifts and unique souvenirs.

- Outdoor Play Area: a striking adventure playground with snack kiosk.

- Educational Basin Trail

 

How to Find it:

By Car
From Edinburgh – take the M9 west for Stirling. Exit at Junction 8 of the motorway, follow brown and white tourist signage for The Falkirk Wheel. The route will take you to the west of Falkirk so please allow 1 hour
From Glasgow – from the M80/A80 follow signs for Falkirk and brown and white tourist signage for The Falkirk Wheel.
From the North – Follow the M9 south and take junction 9 (Stirling Services). At the large roundabout, take the fourth exit for The Falkirk Wheel and Denny (A872). Continue to follow the brown and white tourist signs.

location map

By train and bus
The Falkirk Wheel is accessible from either Falkirk Grahamston or Falkirk High station. First bus No.3 Red Line runs every 15 minutes from stops close to both stations. Please note that the bus service is not available on Sundays although there are taxi ranks and it is a short ride to The Falkirk Wheel. Call National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50 or Traveline Scotland: 0870 608 2608

Parking
The main car park is a 5 – 10 minute walk along the side of the canal with a slight incline. Customers with walking difficulties or disabilities please follow the signs for The Falkirk Wheel & Services and the yellow AA signs for The Falkirk Wheel starting on the outskirts of Camelon. This car park is free for those displaying disabled badges and allows for drop off in front of the Visitor Centre. All other parking in our easy access car park is subject to a £2 charge.

Falkirk Wheel site map

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