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Falkirk Tunnel (southern entrance)

 
Union Canal Towpath, Glen Village FK1 5LE, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Falkirk Tunnel (southern entrance) is a minor waterways place on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal between Falkirk Wheel (lower level) (A new and unique boat lift) (2 miles and 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks to the west) and Scott Russell Aqueduct (western end) (24 miles and 3½ furlongs to the east).
 
It is at one end of Falkirk Tunnel.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Falkirk Wheel (lower level) is Falkirk Tunnel (northern entrance); 3¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Scott Russell Aqueduct (western end) is Glen High Bridge No 61; 1 furlong away.

Mooring here is unrated.

 
 
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Amenities nearby at Falkirk Tunnel (northern entrance)

 Lidl
 Falkirk High Station
 
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In the direction of Union Canal Junction

Walkers Bridge Winding Hole4½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Greenbank Winding Hole1 mile, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Greenbank Aqueduct Arm1 mile, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Lime Road Bridge Winding Hole1 mile, 7¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Rough Castle Tunnel Winding Hole2 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Falkirk Wheel Basin2 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Union Canal Junction2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Falkirk Top Lock Winding Hole3 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) to Falkirk Top Lock Winding Hole

In the direction of Edinburgh Quay

Glen Burn Winding Hole4½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Huts Bridge Winding Hole5¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Reddingmuirhead Winding Hole1 mile, 6½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
A801 Road Bridge Winding Hole4 miles, 2½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Avon Aqueduct Winding Hole5 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Woodcockdale Bridge Winding Hole6 miles, 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Manse Road Basin8 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Kingscavils Bridge Winding Hole10 miles, ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Myre Bridge Winding Hole13 miles, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Niddry Bridge Winding Hole14 miles, 7¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay

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boatyard pump-out
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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[Falkirk Wheel] Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in central Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. The lift is named after Falkirk [List of canal tunnels in the United Kingdom] Woodley Tunnel Islington Tunnel Lisson Grove Tunnel Maida Hill Tunnel Falkirk Tunnel, Falkirk Roughcastle Tunnel, Falkirk. Part of the Falkirk Wheel complex; [Union Canal (Scotland)] Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal, is a canal in Scotland, running from Falkirk to Edinburgh, constructed to bring minerals, especially coal, to the capital [Glen Village] 690-yard-long (630 m) Falkirk Tunnel which was completed in 1821, it is known locally as the "Dark Tunnel". The Glasgow–Edinburgh via Falkirk line railway runs [List of places in Falkirk council area] Tower Falkirk, Battle of Falkirk, Battle of Falkirk Muir, Falkirk Golf Club, Falkirk Grahamston railway station, Falkirk High railway station, Falkirk Old [The Helix (Falkirk)] project to improve the connections between and around 16 communities in Falkirk Council, Scotland, including the eastern end of the Forth and Clyde Canal [Forth and Clyde Canal Pathway] (34 m) height difference between the two canals. The Falkirk Tunnel is the oldest and longest canal tunnel in Scotland. It is 631 metres long, 5.5 metres wide [List of tunnels in the United Kingdom] This is a list of road, railway, waterway, and other tunnels in the United Kingdom. A tunnel is an underground passageway with no defined minimum length [Callendar House] Callendar House is a mansion set within the grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk, central Scotland. During the 19th century, it was redesigned and extended [Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway] long. The Falkirk (or Callendar) tunnel is 845 yards long. Approaching Linlithgow the Avon Viaduct consists of 23 arches; Winchburgh tunnel is 372 yards
 
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File:Entrance to Falkirk Tunnel - geograph.org.uk - 1446255.jpg ...
Aug 9, 2009 ... English: Entrance to Falkirk Tunnel The south eastern end of Falkirk Tunnel, where the Union Canal disappears from view for about half a mile.
South Entrance - Roughcastle Tunnel - Union Canal - Falkirk ...
Sep 3, 2014 ... Quick Description: This is the South Entrance of Roughcastle Tunnel in Union Canal, which is located very close to the famous Falkirk Wheel.
Falkirk Tunnel - The Cycling Scot
Mar 14, 2020 ... Inside the Falkirk Tunnel ... Or you can take a train to Falkirk High and from the south platform it is just a ... Bicycle at entrance to Falkirk Tunnel.
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Falkirk Tunnel · Rhondda ... St Leonards Tunnel East Entrance Elevation and Plan [c1925] ... LNER Southern Area Leeds District - Adjustment of Curve between ...
Entrance to Falkirk Tunnel © Chris Heaton :: Geograph Britain and ...
Aug 17, 2009 ... The south eastern end of Falkirk Tunnel, where the Union Canal disappears from view for about half a mile. It is now possible to follow the ...
The Falkirk Wheel and South Falkirk
tunnel entrance. If you feel like a rest, take an extended push up the hill to a stone seating area. The route is then along the canal towpath as far as the two locks ...