Union and Forth and Clyde Canal
Discover a peaceful and tranquil route across the country on this lovely route following the canals from Edinburgh to Bowling on National Cycle Route 754. The canals are a haven for waterfowl, especially in springtime. You may wish to break up the journey over a couple of days to spend extra time exploring some interesting attractions along the way, including Linlithgow Palace, the Falkirk Wheel or the Kelpies.
Route Summary
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- Distance
- 63 miles / 102 km
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- Time
- 12 hours
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- Ascent
- 2,497 feet / 761 m
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- Difficulty Level
- Strenuous
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- Terrain
- Mixed
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- Start Point
- Haymarket Railway Station
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- End Point
- Bowling Railway Railway Station
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- How to Get There
This route is fully accessible via public transport starting from Haymarket Railway Station and ending at Bowling Railway Station
Route Description
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Gallery
Fluffballs
Forth and Clyde
Forth and Clyde
Forth and Clyde
Narrowboats
Wet Holiday
Union Canal
Forth and Clyde
Forth and Clyde
Bee Heaven
Union Canal
Falkirk Tunnel
Avon Aqueduct
View from Avon Aqueduct
Linlithgow
Union Canal
Fountainbridge, Edinburgh
Falkirk Wheel
Narrowboat Driver and Collie, Lochrin Basin
The Bridge Inn, Ratho
Union Canal
Narrowboat, Union Canal
River Avon
Fluffball
Avon Aqueduct
Forth and Clyde Canal
Forth and Clyde Canal
Forth and Clyde Canal
Nearby Attractions
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Falkirk Wheel
Falkirk
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The Helix: Home of the Kelpies
Falkirk
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Linlithgow Palace
Linlithgow
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