Explore: Forth and Clyde Canal
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Description:
The 56-mile long canal joins the Firth of Clyde with the Firth of Forth (Glasgow to Edinburgh). It was restored and re-opened in 2001. The final link joining the Forth & Clyde canal and the Union canal is the massive new boat lift, known as The Falkirk Wheel. This impressive piece of modern engineering can lift 8 boats at once and provides access into the heart of Edinburgh.
Position:
56° 02.19’N, 03° 40.74’W (E. entrance to canal)
Position:
55° 55.77’N, 04° 29.07’W (W entrance to canal)
Docking
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Basin Controller
Address: The Falkirk Wheel, Forth and Clyde Canal, Scotland, United Kingdom,
Passages through the Falkirk Wheel to the Union Canal should be booked at least 24 hours in advance by contacting the Basin Controller.
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Bowling Basin
Address: Forth and Clyde Canal, Scotland, United Kingdom,
VHF Channel 16, 74 (lock)
This basin forms the W end of the Forth & Clyde Canal. There are no yachting facilities or services further east... Read More
Carron Sea Lock
Address: Forth and Clyde Canal, Scotland, United Kingdom,
Operates from HW-4 to HW+1.5hrs. Water, toilets, pump out facilities.... Read More
Stranraer Harbour
Address: Dumfries & Galloway, West Scotland, United Kingdom,
Secure pontoon mooring with CCTV, electric, water, showers, toilets, diesel. 9 dedicated visitor berths.
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Yacht Clubs
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Helensburgh Sailing Club
Address: PO Box 23, Helensburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, G84 8QP
(Lat/Lng 56.010770,-4.761510)
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Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club
Address: The Clubhouse, Rhu, Helensburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, G84 8NG
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