Falkirk Wheel - North

Description

This trail starts from the car park on the north side of the Forth & Clyde Canal. It leads to the entrance to the Falkirk Wheel Visitor CentreThe route climbs about 38m to above the level of the Union Canal, which is the upper level to which boats are lifted by the Falkirk Wheel. The ascent to the Union Canal tow path has a gradient averaging about 8% (1:12) but with a 20m section towards the top as steep as 13% (1:7). The path crossing over the top of the Union Canal tunnel has gradients as steep as 20% (1:5) for short distances (10m or so). The path is wide enough for two people side by side and has a good surface throughout. There are frequent seats on the route up to the Union Canal but only one on the return circuit. (check the photos for details)

OVERALL RATING: RED
Path Surfaces:
Maximum Climbing Gradient: 4 - RED 13%
Maximum Descending Gradient: 3 - ORANGE -12%
Total Elevation Gain: 93 metres
Distance:
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