The world’s only rotating boat lift, the Falkirk Wheel links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal 35 metres above, allowing vessels to sail through the sky thanks to a unique fusion of art and engineering.
When one of the structure’s gondolas is lowered, the opposite one rises, keeping the vast, 1800 tonne boat lift in perfect balance as it carries canal barges 35 metres into the air in a matter of minutes. The Wheel opened in 2002 and replaced a flight of 11 locks.
Tickets for the Wheel can be booked in advance. The full experience lasts approximately 50 minutes in total. There is a cafe on-site for refreshments. Alternatively, people can bring their own packed lunch.
Terrain: Tarmac Paths
