Falkirk Base

Based at the Falkirk Wheel, one of the most stunning backdrops anywhere on the canals, we are ideally sited half way between Edinburgh and Glasgow.The Falkirk Wheel is 115 feet high – the equivalent height of eight double decker buses and offers visitors a real treat.

1. EDINBURGH & RETURN

66 Miles, 6 Locks, 1 Week Cruise, 3 hours per day (BLUE ROUTE)

Go up through the wheel and three locks and then travel into Edinburgh on the long, lock-free Union Canal. You will pass over the magnificent Almond Aqueduct and travel through villages such as Linlithgow and Ratho, home of the Edinburgh Canal Centre.

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2. GLASGOW & EDINBURGH

136 Miles, 14 Locks, 1 Week Cruise, 6 hours per day (GOLD ROUTE)

As Edinburgh and return before heading back towards Falkirk, descending the Wheel and joining the Forth and Clyde with it’s locks and swing bridges. Travel through splendid scenery and villages such as Auchinstarry and Kirkintillock, to Cadder Village and on to Glasgow.

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