The Falkirk Wheel is the world’s first and only rotating boat lift, designed and built to connect the Forth & Clyde Canal and the Union Canal which allows …
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Mar 21, 2025
Waited 6 yrs to come here. Unfortunately the barges had a fault so no ride, but that does not detract from the info available and the environment. If you've waited that long and travelled 1000s of …Full review by bundlejoy
Mar 20, 2025
Boat was broken. Paid for parking for absolutely nothing. There should have been signage advising facility was shut. Or at least remove the parking chargesFull review by Tania M
Mar 18, 2025
What a superb piece of engineering. Free to enter, with an informative history of how and why the Falkirk Wheel was built. Nice restaurant and gift shop. Absolutely must visit if you're in the area. …Full review by Christopher T
Inside the main building, shop, cafe we were not allowed to take the dog, but surrounding areas and onto the boat ride on the wheel we were allowed to take the dog, hope that helps
How do I book paddle boarding. I can't find a phone number
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Hi, Try phoning Eddie on 07828 008997 is what the Falkirk Wheel Activities provider website says. The company providing kayak hire there is outdoortrax. I can't provide a website in …
Hi, Try phoning Eddie on 07828 008997 is what the Falkirk Wheel Activities provider website says. The company providing kayak hire there is outdoortrax. I can't provide a website in this reply - it's banned. Paddleboarding is available some miles along the canal at Auchinstarry marina - same company. You'd need to ask if you can paddleboard at the Falkirk wheel. Or try booking online? Hope this helps Derek Phone Jos on 07914 668967