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.

Falkirk Wheel

Route Summary

  • Distance
    64 miles / 103 km
  • Time
    04:40
  • Ascent
    1,280 feet / 390 m
  • Difficulty Level
    Strenuous
  • Terrain
    Mixed
  • Start Point
    Haymarket Railway Station
  • End Point
    Bowling Railway Railway Station
  • How to Get There

    This route is fully accessible via public transport starting from Haymarket Railway Station and ending at Bowling Railway Station

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Route Map

Gallery

Ducklings huddled close to their mum

Fluffballs

Forth and Clyde Canal

Forth and Clyde

Forth and Clyde Canal

Forth and Clyde

Forth and Clyde Canal

Forth and Clyde

Narrowboats

Narrowboats

Narrowboat Holidaymakers in a downpour

Wet Holiday

Union Canal

Union Canal

Forth and Clyde

Forth and Clyde

Forth and Clyde

Forth and Clyde

Rapeseed Field

Bee Heaven

Union Canal

Union Canal

Falkirk Tunnel

Falkirk Tunnel

Avon Aqueduct

Avon Aqueduct

View from Avon Aqueduct

View from Avon Aqueduct

Narrowboat in Linlithgow

Linlithgow

Stone bridge over the Union Canal

Union Canal

Fountainbridge, Edinburgh

Fountainbridge, Edinburgh

Falkirk Wheel

Falkirk Wheel

Narrowboat Driver and Collie, Lochrin Basin

Narrowboat Driver and Collie, Lochrin Basin

The Bridge Inn, Ratho

The Bridge Inn, Ratho

Union Canal

Union Canal

Narrowboat, Union Canal

Narrowboat, Union Canal

River Avon

River Avon

Fluffy Cygnet

Fluffball

Avon Aqueduct

Avon Aqueduct

Forth and Clyde Canal

Forth and Clyde Canal

Forth and Clyde Canal

Forth and Clyde Canal

Forth and Clyde Canal

Forth and Clyde Canal

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