Boating and Cruising on the Canals

The restored Forth & Clyde and Union Canals offer various opportunities to get on the water.

 

 

The Bonny Barge

 

A traditional canal boat, takes passengers on boat trips from Lock 16 to the Falkirk Wheel and beyond.  

 

Tel: 07720 866397

 

 

Standing Waves

 

At Bonnybridge you can hire canoes and kayaks.

 

Tel: 01324 635951

 

 

The Seagull Trust

 

Provide cruises on The Govan Seagull for up to 12 people with disabilities.

 

Tel: 01324 624733

 

 

The Falkirk Wheel

 

A number of luxury holiday barges and cruisers for full week or week-end hire are based at The Falkirk Wheel.  Operators include Black Prince Boats (01527 575115), Capercaillie Cruisers (0131 449 3288), Alvechurch Waterway Holidays and Pedro Boat Hire (01324 671217).

 

And, of course, at The Falkirk Wheel you can take the spectacular boat trip on The Falkirk Wheel itself and be lifted 35 metres on the worlds only rotating boatlift. Pre-booking is highly recommended on 08700 500 208.