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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct (southern end)

 
Falkirk Wheel Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath, High Bonnybridge FK1 4LS, United Kingdom
 
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Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct (southern end) is a minor waterways place on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal between Falkirk Wheel (lower level) (A new and unique boat lift) (¾ furlongs to the north) and Scott Russell Aqueduct (western end) (26 miles and 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks to the east).
 
It is at one end of Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Falkirk Wheel (lower level) is Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct (northern end); ½ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Scott Russell Aqueduct (western end) is Rough Castle Tunnel Winding Hole; ½ furlongs away.

Mooring here is unrated.

 
 
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In the direction of Union Canal Junction

Falkirk Wheel Basin¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Union Canal Junction1½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Union Canal Junction
Falkirk Top Lock Winding Hole1 mile, 1½ 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 Hole6 miles, 2 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 Basin7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Union Canal Junction, then on the Forth and Clyde Canal (Main Line) to Craigmarloch Basin
Auchinstarry Winding Hole8 miles, 3¼ 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

On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Lime Road Bridge Winding Hole5 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Greenbank Aqueduct Arm1 mile, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Greenbank Winding Hole1 mile, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Walkers Bridge Winding Hole1 mile, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Glen Burn Winding Hole3 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Huts Bridge Winding Hole3 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Reddingmuirhead Winding Hole4 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Brightons Bridge Winding Hole5 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
A801 Road Bridge Winding Hole6 miles, 6½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Vellore Road Bridge Winding Hole7 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Avon Aqueduct Winding Hole8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Woodcockdale Bridge Winding Hole8 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay
Manse Road Basin10 miles, 7½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Edinburgh Quay

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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 [Union Canal (Scotland)] 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 [Forth and Clyde Canal] Guide: Glasgow, The Forth and Clyde Canal – surveying the canal Falkirk Wheel The Falkirk Wheel – The Forth and Clyde Canal History of the Forth and Clyde [Forth and Clyde Canal Pathway] many remain. The Almond Aqueduct is west of Ratho and takes the canal 23 m (75 ft) above the River Almond. The Falkirk Wheel allows water craft to move [Canals of the United Kingdom] 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 [List of canal tunnels in the United Kingdom] Lisson Grove Tunnel Maida Hill Tunnel Falkirk Tunnel, Falkirk Roughcastle Tunnel, Falkirk. Part of the Falkirk Wheel complex; leads to Locks 1 & 2 and South [History of the British canal system] raised by a series of locks. Examples include the Anderton Boat Lift, Falkirk Wheel and Combe Hay Caisson Lock. Inclined planes raise a canal boat up a [Civil engineering] developed civil structures throughout their empire, including especially aqueducts, insulae, harbors, bridges, dams and roads. In the 18th century, the term [Hugh Baird (engineer)] at Falkirk (since replaced by the Falkirk Wheel), it was necessary to construct three substantial aqueducts; the Avon Aqueduct, the Almond Aqueduct and [Seven Wonders of the Waterways] Tunnel Caen Hill Locks Barton Swing Aqueduct Anderton Boat Lift Bingley Five Rise Locks Burnley Embankment Falkirk Wheel Sapperton Tunnel Foxton Inclined
 
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The Falkirk Wheel - Technical Tour
This is the north end of aqueduct, at the south end of the wheel. The area is entered from the door shown in the base of the structure, which is under the end of ...
Falkirk Wheel - Wikipedia
The 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, the town in which it is located. It reconnects the two canals for the first time since the 1930s. It opened in 2002 as part of the Millennium Link project. ... The aqueduct, engineered by ARUP, was originally described as ...
Boat trips suspended for Falkirk Wheel's annual 'MOT' - BBC News
Feb 5, 2018 ... ... attraction's basin and aqueduct have also been drained as part of the project to allow dredging along their length. The Falkirk Wheel opened ...
Falkirk Wheel set for annual 'MoT' - BBC News
Nov 3, 2016 ... The basin and aqueduct will also be drained as part of the programme. The attraction's visitor centre, cafe, gift shop and outdoor play parks will ...
The Falkirk Wheel (boat lift) - YouTube
Nov 27, 2011 ... The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in the world. ... is lifted from the canal basin beside the Forth and Clyde canal up to the aqueduct, ... each with a capacity of 80,000 gallons, are fitted between the ends of the arms.