The boat trip

The best way to experience The Falkirk Wheel is by taking a trip on our breath-taking boat journey.

The 50 minute journey lifts the boat up to join the Union Canal 35m above and sails smoothly from The Falkirk Wheel onto the Union Canal.

Take a look through our gallery below to get an idea of what awaits you!

Book your boat trip on The Falkirk Wheel now. Or take a look at our package deals.

    • Climb aboardYou will be welcomed onto the trip by one of our friendly boat crew...
    Begin the ascent...you will sail into the bottom gondola before being lifted 35 metres into the air...
    The view...you can see for miles around as you sit back and enjoy the ascent...
    At the top...after only 15 minutes you have made it to the top...
    The Union Canal...you are now on The Union Canal which flows all the way through to the heart of Edinburgh...
    Roughcastle Tunnel...you will journey through the 180 metre long Roughcastle Tunnel which passes directly beneath the Antonine Wall World Heritage Site...
    Back to base...all that's left is to travel back through The Wheel to the visitor centre and boardwalk below.
    Boat trip on the Falkirk Wheel

    Standard boat trip prices

    Adult £8.95

    Concession £7.95

    Child (3-15) £4.95

    A booking of 2 adults and 2 or more children gets 10% off!

    Book your Falkirk Wheel boat trip

    Opening Times

    The Falkirk Wheel is open every day from 10am until 5.30pm.

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