Day trip to falkirk to visit the falkirk wheel and the. The original kelpies i am told are at the falkirk wheel anyway they are much smaller and the ones at the helix are 100 ft so very impressive. Step into the story of scotlands newest cultural icons, told by those who helped turn myth into reality. The falkirk wheel is a huge, rotating boat lift, operational since 2002. Theres a canal walk between the kelpies and the falkirk wheel, which will show you some of scotlands industrial heritage. The kelpies to the falkirk wheel the glasgow gallivanter. Falkirk wheel and the kelpiesbest way to get there from. Explore the famous kelpies, the falkirk wheel and callendar house in falkirk. The kelpies are a highlyrespected and muchloved range of childrens novels set in scotland and suitable for 8 to 12 year olds. Apr 26, 2017 the falkirk wheel, opened by the queen in my 2002. Ns907817 which is the first parking area on the left when entering the site. Falkirk wheel and the kelpies drone and gopro duration.
There is additional parking fee payable nearer the kelpies and also an overflow car park at the falkirk football stadium except on match days. Five hour private tour around falkirk for up to four passengers. Ielts academic reading sample 183 the falkirk wheel. Although we went just before the grand opening ceremony, we were able to get close and be awed by the size, beauty, and technical excellence of these great water horses.
The wheel is just under 2 miles away from this hotel which will take approx 10 minutes to get to in a car or taxi. Our kelpies and falkirk wheel tour provides a unique opportunity to visit and marvel at these wonders of design and engineering. The falkirk wheel is the only boat lift in the world which has steel sections bolted together by hand. They enjoyed a wee cup of tea and a biscuit during the cruise.
The falkirk wheel the kelpies are to the east of falkirk so it was just a short 10 minute drive to the west of the town to get to the famous falkirk wheel. This recreational space, which has 27 km of pathways to discover, opened in september 20. Known as head up and head down during construction, because of their different postures, the kelpies have quickly become a major scottish tourist. Save the date for sunday 24th may where a festival of music, art. It is suggested that you leave visiting the kelpies until the end of the walk.
Weighing a whopping 300 tons each, the kelpies are two 30meter high steel horse sculptures by internationally renowned artist andy scott. The kelpies are 30metrehigh horsehead sculptures depicting kelpies shapeshifting water spirits, standing next to a new extension to the forth and clyde canal, and near river carron, in the helix, a new parkland project built to connect 16 communities in the falkirk council area, scotland. You can also find the distance from the falkirk wheel to kelpies car park using other travel options like bus, subway, tram, train and rail. Visit falkirk for the kelpies the falkirk wheel tourist. There is additional parking fee payable nearer the kelpies and also an overflow car park at the falkirk football stadium. Private tour 16 people this is a private tour designed for 1 6 people with your own tour guide for. Wee kelpies for 1 to 3 year olds, picture kelpies for 3 to 6 year olds, young kelpies for 6 to 8 year olds, kelpies for 8 to 12 year olds, and kelpiesteens for 11 to 14 year olds. You can cycle from the wheel to the kelpies and vice versa, however there are 2 train line, lower and higher, higher. The falkirk wheel is a rotating boat lift, connecting the fourth and clyde canal with the union canal. They form a dramatic gateway to the entrance of the forth and clyde canal in central scotland and promise to become one of the most globally recognizable pieces of sculpture in the uk. Come along and see the worlds largest pair of equine sculptures.
The antonine wall, built by the romans to mark the northern frontier of the empire, passed through the town. Each of our kelpies ranges is targeted at a specific age group. Guided cycling tour falkirk wheel to the kelpies mary. A canal festival time machine is coming to falkirk this spring. Apart from the trip distance, refer directions from the falkirk wheel to kelpies car park for road driving directions. Book now for the unique experience of cycling from the falkirk wheel to the kelpies on one of our electric bike guided tours. Kelpies and falkirk wheel half day tour from glasgow 2020. Find out the story behind this magnificent piece of.
Jul 03, 2018 the falkirk wheel the kelpies are to the east of falkirk so it was just a short 10 minute drive to the west of the town to get to the famous falkirk wheel. Kelpies are scottish books for children everywhere from tots to teens. Starting off from falkirk high station we will head along the union canal to the falkirk wheel where we will stop for a short break for lunch. Hire an ebike from the main tourim attractions helix. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world.
We recommend this tour for those who are interested in seeing what happens when. Theres probably way more to falkirk than you think. They are the centrepiece of the helix, a community project regenerating a large old industrial area between falkirk and grangemouth into parkland and space for recreation. Visit falkirk scotlanders at the kelpies and falkirk wheel. Be prepared for stunning views across the vast falkirk countryside as you reach the top point of the falkirk wheel during your 360 degrees trip around the worlds only rotating boat lift. The sculptures were designed by sculptor andy scott and were completed in october. They can be used in combination to allow you to visit one or both of those sites. Day trip to falkirk wheel and the kelpies the kelpies. Tourist information on falkirk areas tourist attractions. The falkirk wheel is a fantastic day out with a difference and accessible to everyone. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Bars and restaurant are within walking distance from the hotel and our reception team will be happy to provide. It is a magnificent, mechanical marvel which has been constructed to 21st century, stateoftheart engineering. Starting at the falkirk wheel an immense rotating lift that connects boats to the union canal youll wind through the outskirts of falkirk on a section of the newly opened queen.
The helix is a land transformation project to improve the connections between and around 16 communities in falkirk district, scotland, including the eastern end of the forth and clyde canal, and to regenerate the area near where the canal joins the river carron. Our complimentary young kelpies range has books suitable for 6 to 9 year olds. These tours offer all the fun and exercise that only an electric bike can offer whilst pointing out the many points of interest and history of the area along the way. This is an unbelievable piece of engineering that connects the union canal with the forth and clyde canal and actually lifts boats 80 feet from one canal to the other. I went to school not far from these parts and i remember the fanfare that greeted the launch of this engineering feat at the turn of the century the worlds first. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. You could also get to the kelpies from there but the lower. You could also get to the kelpies from there but the lower station at. Marvel at the magnificent kelpies, and gaze in awe as the falkirk wheel effortlessly lifts canal boats high into the air.
The kelpies are the largest equine sculptures in the world. The start is the helix in falkirk which lies to the east of the a close to falkirks football stadium. Enjoy the full 60 minute falkirk wheel experience as you sail through the sky before travelling along the aqueduct to the union canal and back. Find all the transport options for your trip from falkirk wheel to the kelpies right here. The kelpies are two huge equine sculptures by andy scott, and have rapidly become an icon of scotland. The start is the helix in falkirk which lies to the east of the a close to falkirk s football stadium. Reays day trip to the falkirk wheel and the kelpies. And then a taxi to get to the other end of falkirk. The kelpies, helix park, falkirk wheel and dollar park are all within easy reach. From the car park recommended above, walk towards the kelpies on a clear path to reach the canal. With a car you can also stop in dumfermline, a wee village of much character and a pub, the red lion, which serves haggis and creggans, not to be missed if immersion in things scottish is your aim.
Standing 30 metres 100ft tall, the kelpies stand majestically above all around them and pay homage to the working horses of scotland which used to pull barges along scotlands canals and worked in the fields in the area where they now stand. Scotlands most exciting example of 21st century engineering, the falkirk wheel, is more than just the worlds first rotating. Viewranger the kelpies to the falkirk wheel walking. The weight of the gondolas varies according to the size of boat being carried. Home of the kelpies and falkirk wheel and falkirk high street. The falkirk wheel was initially put together at the location where its components were manufactured. Kelpies is a little further at a distance of 3 miles from the hotel also. Take a spin on the worlds only rotating boat lift with this 35 minute rotation of the falkirk wheel. Bars and restaurant are within walking distance from the hotel and. Visit falkirk and marvel at the magnificent kelpie and. Aug 02, 2014 book now for the unique experience of cycling from the falkirk wheel to the kelpies on one of our electric bike guided tours. Falkirk wheel and the kelpies album hosted in imgbb.
Standing in front of the largest horse sculptures in the world and the unique rotating boat lift of the falkirk wheel will give you a different perspective on scotland. Rome2rio makes travelling from falkirk wheel to the kelpies easy. This amazing feat of engineering opened in 2002 to rejoin the union canal with the forth and clyde canal after the originals had fallen into disuse in. Forth bike is scotlands largest electric bike share scheme. The kelpies range includes classic childrens novels by kathleen fidler and awardwinning contemporary childrens fiction by lari don. Next up is the falkirk wheel, an ideal partnering attraction further along the canal. Although we went just before the grand opening ceremony, we were able to get close and be awed by the size, beauty, and technical excellence of. You can also find the distance from falkirk wheel to the helix and the kelpies scotland using other travel options like bus, subway, tram, train and rail. We would really like to spend time at the falkirk wheel and the kelpies. It forms a crucial part of the millennium link project that reconnected edinburgh and glasgow by canal, a means of transformation that had been allowed to slowly decay since the 1930s.
We will then head down the forth and clyde canal to helix park which is home to the iconic kelpies. A trip to the falkirk wheel and the kelpies welcome to. The most visible feature of the development is the two unique equine sculptures known as the kelpies. These two incredible sculptures are the centre piece of scotlands newest parkland the helix, which lies between falkirk and grangemouth in the forth valley. Soar 35 metres into the air and take a 50 minute boat ride. Britains favourite falkirk wheel and the kelpies walk. This coffee table book collects previously unpublished behind the scenes. Scotlands most exciting example of 21st century engineering, the falkirk wheel, is more than just the worlds first rotating boatlift. The boat goes at 4 miles per hour and they enjoyed the leisurely pace. The town is easily accessible from edinburgh and glasgow. From edinburgh take the m9 towards stirling, exit at junction 5 for falkirk.
The sculptures were designed by sculptor andy scott and were completed in october 20. Falkirk wheel and the kelpies falkirk district message. Today was johns birthday so we travelled out to falkirk to look at the falkirk wheel which was on his list of things he wanted to see. The distance between falkirk wheel to the helix and the kelpies scotland is 85 km by road. Its unique location at the junction of the forth and clyde canal and the union canal led to its prominence during the industrial revolution as a major centre for. To get to camelon mentioned in an earlier post you need to come from edinburgh, or you can use falkirk high station either from glasgow or edinburghwhich is an easy cycle or longer walk to the wheel. Wondrous strange by lesley livingston, pyromantic by lish mcbride, tithe by holly black, kelpie dreams by steve vernon, and the. Falkirk wheel to the kelpies 3 ways to travel via bus. The guys enjoyed seeing the falkirk wheel and the kelpies. There are a few routes advertised on this site, some town, mostly country.
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