# The Falkirk Wheel

The world's only rotating boat lift, connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. This 35-meter tall engineering marvel uses the weight of water and the principle of Archimedes to lift entire canal boats in a balanced rotation.

## Details
- **Type**: sight
- **Location**: Falkirk, N/A
- **Address**: Lime Rd, Tamfourhill, Falkirk FK1 4RS, United Kingdom
- **Website**: https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/visit/canals/the-falkirk-wheel
- **Pricing**: moderate (Free to view; boat trips approx £14.50 adults, £8.00 children.)
- **Outline Rating**: N/A/10 (Light pollution present.)
- **Accessibility Rating**: N/A/10 (N/A)

## Family Amenities
- Boat Lift Experience
- Visitor Centre
- Water Play Park
- Mini-Canal Basin
- Cafe and Gift Shop

## Insider Tips
Watch the wheel from the bank for free, but the boat trip is the real thrill. It uses surprisingly little power—only 1.5 kWh per turn, roughly the energy of boiling 8 kettles! Maintenance usually happens in early Feb.

## Frequently Asked Questions
No FAQs available.

---
*Source: Outline*