Falkirk Wheel Basin 
Falkirk Wheel Slipway, Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath, Larbert FK1 4LS, United Kingdom
Falkirk Wheel Basin is on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal between Pembroke and Southworth.
Early plans of what would become the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal were drawn up by John Rennie in 1876 but problems with Sheffield Aqueduct caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1816. Expectations for stone traffic to Blackpool were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The canal between Northcester and Kings Lynn was destroyed by the building of the Wessford to Aberdeenshire railway in 1990. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 2001 after a restoration campaign lead by the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal Society.
Falkirk Wheel Basin
is a minor waterways place
on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal between
Union Canal Junction (Junction of Forth and Clyde and Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canals) (½ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the north) and
Falkirk Wheel (lower level) (A new and unique boat lift) (¼ furlongs
to the south).
The nearest place in the direction of Union Canal Junction is Golden Jubilee Lock;
¼ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 10:30-17:30 hours. Times may vary depending on season.
You can wind here.
| Union Canal Junction | ½ furlongs | |
| Golden Jubilee Lock | ¼ furlongs | |
| Falkirk Wheel Basin | ||
| Falkirk Wheel (lower level) | ¼ furlongs | |
| Falkirk Wheel (upper level) | ¼ furlongs | |
| Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct (northern end) | ½ furlongs | |
| Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct (southern end) | ¾ furlongs | |
| Rough Castle Tunnel Winding Hole | 1¼ furlongs | |
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Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Union Canal Junction
Union Canal Junction — ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Falkirk Top Lock Winding Hole — 1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) to Falkirk Top Lock Winding Hole
Wyndford Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) to Wyndford Lock Winding Hole
Craigmarloch Basin — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) to Craigmarloch Basin
Auchinstarry Winding Hole — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) to Auchinstarry Winding Hole
In the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Rough Castle Tunnel Winding Hole — 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Lime Road Bridge Winding Hole — 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Greenbank Aqueduct Arm — 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Greenbank Winding Hole — 1 mile, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Walkers Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Glen Burn Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Huts Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Reddingmuirhead Winding Hole — 4 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Brightons Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
A801 Road Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Vellore Road Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Avon Aqueduct Winding Hole — 8 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Woodcockdale Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Manse Road Basin — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Kingscavils Bridge Winding Hole — 12 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh QuayNo information
CanalPlan has no information on any of the following facilities within range:water point
rubbish disposal
chemical toilet disposal
self-operated pump-out
boatyard pump-out
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Falkirk Wheel]
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in 2001 and reconnected to the Forth and Clyde Canal in 2002 by the Falkirk Wheel. It is now in popular use for leisure purposes. The canal was conceived
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[Edinburgh Canal Society]
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[List of canals of the United Kingdom]
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as the restoration of the Anderton Boat Lift, or the building of the Falkirk Wheel attracted development funding from the European Union and from the Millennium
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Falkirk Wheel - WikipediaThe Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in central Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde ... The Wheel and its associated basin was priced at £17 million, more than a fifth of the total budget. Another £46 million had to be raised in the next two ...
The rotating boat lift that connects the Union Canal with the Forth & Clyde. Discover this incredible piece of engineering for yourself!
Dec 12, 2016 ... The now iconic Falkirk Wheel and its associated basin were priced at £17 million, more than a fifth of the total budget. With the Lottery ...
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Oct 31, 2011 ... The Falkirk Wheel, the world's only rotating boat lift, is recognized as an ... The lift then lowers one gondola to a loading basin and entry to the ...
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Falkirk Wheel Top Basin – Falkirk Wheel Loop from Cowcaddens is an intermediate bike ride. See this Tour and others like it, or plan your own with komoot!
Sep 2, 2003 ... Falkirk Wheel is a lift lock that was built from 1999 until 2002. The project is ... Falkirk Wheel profile including lower basin and visitor centre ...
English: Barge entering Falkirk Wheel basin Via the lock from the Forth & Clyde canal. Date, 12 July 2005. Source, From geograph.org.uk. Author, Stanley Howe.