Piers · Central Scotland
Falkirk Wheel Jetty
Falkirk Wheel Jetty is a pier in the United Kingdom.
Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Camelon · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Falkirk Wheel Jetty is a seaside pier on the coast of central Scotland — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. It sits within the Falkirk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Camelon, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area FK1.
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Place summary
The Falkirk Wheel Jetty is a pier located in central Scotland, postcode FK1. It serves as the docking point for vessels using the Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift that connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. The structure is notable for its engineering and design, contributing to the region's maritime heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0003, -3.8424
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK1 4LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Falkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Camelon — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w32466481 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Falkirk Wheel Jetty?
- Falkirk Wheel Jetty is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK1 4LS).
- Is Falkirk Wheel Jetty free to visit?
- Yes, Falkirk Wheel Jetty is free to enter.
- How do I get to Falkirk Wheel Jetty?
- The nearest railway station is Camelon, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK1 4LS.