Cycling along the Union Canal
The canal towpath is open to cyclists, but is often narrow and with an uneven and potholed surface. You should dismount at all road crossings, bridges, tunnels and aqueducts, for the safety of yourself and other canal users.
Please cycle with great care and courtesy to others, observing the Waterways Code for Cyclists.
The towpath can be wet and muddy in areas, so take extra care.
The Forth & Clyde and Union Canals is a walkway which is available for cycling. Please alert walkers by ringing your bell and always give way to walkers. You should also remember that sometimes a walker may be deaf so they may not hear you ring your bell.
The towpath is often only 1m wide, and can be wet and uneven. Take extra care. It is being upgraded and widened in sections.
Dismount at all road crossings, bridges, aqueducts and blind bends and at canal weirs, including cobbled weirs.
Lochrin Basin: 0km, no access (Spring 2004)
Viewforth Bridge: 0.5km, First access point
Slateford Aqueduct: 3km, Dismount
Almond Aqueduct: 15km, Dismount
M8 Bridge: 19.6km, Suitable for cyclists
Avon Aqueduct: 34.5km, Dismount
Falkirk Tunnel: 45.9km, Dismount – 695km long. You will need a torch or bike lights
The Falkirk Wheel: 48km, End of canal
Do not speed, speed causes accidents
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