Falkirk Locks Nos 1 and 2
Union Canal Towpath, Larbert FK1 4RR, United Kingdom
Falkirk Locks Nos 1 and 2
is a minor waterways place
on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal between
Falkirk Wheel (lower level) (A new and unique boat lift) (3 furlongs
to the northwest) and
Scott Russell Aqueduct (western end) (26 miles and 5¼ furlongs
to the east).
The nearest place in the direction of Falkirk Wheel (lower level) is Rough Castle Tunnel (southern entrance);
¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Scott Russell Aqueduct (western end) is Lime Road Bridge;
2¼ furlongs
away.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.
This is a pair of locks with a rise of 36 feet.
| Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct (northern end) | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct (southern end) | 2½ furlongs | |
| Rough Castle Tunnel Winding Hole | 2 furlongs | |
| Rough Castle Tunnel (northern entrance) | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Rough Castle Tunnel (southern entrance) | ¾ furlongs | |
| Falkirk Locks Nos 1 and 2 | ||
| Lime Road Bridge | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Lime Road Bridge Winding Hole | 2½ furlongs | |
| Greenbank Aqueduct | 6 furlongs | |
| Greenbank Aqueduct Arm | 6½ furlongs | |
| Greenbank Winding Hole | 1 mile, ¼ furlongs | |
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Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Union Canal Junction
Rough Castle Tunnel Winding Hole — 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Falkirk Wheel Basin — 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Union Canal Junction — 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Falkirk Top Lock Winding Hole — 1 mile, 4 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
Wyndford Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 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, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) to Craigmarloch Basin
In the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Lime Road Bridge Winding Hole — 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Greenbank Aqueduct Arm — 6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Greenbank Winding Hole — 1 mile, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Walkers Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Glen Burn Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Huts Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Reddingmuirhead Winding Hole — 4 miles, ¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Brightons Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
A801 Road Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Vellore Road Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Avon Aqueduct Winding Hole — 8 miles and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Woodcockdale Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Manse Road Basin — 10 miles, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Kingscavils Bridge Winding Hole — 12 miles, 2 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
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