lowland canals skipper's guide 2011

skipper’s guideFO R T H & C LY D E A N D U NI O N C A N A L S

V i s i t : w w w . s c o t t i s h c a n a l s . c o . u k

Web EditionFull printed version available from British Waterways Scotland

GENERAL INFORMATIONBOATERS HANDBOOKAll licence holders are entitled to a free copy of our Boaters Handbook. Keep it on board the boat and encourage all crew members to follow it. Please ask for a copy at the sea lock or at the waterway office. The handbook contains information common to inland waterways generally, not locally specific information.OPERATING TIMESOpening times can vary throughout the season. For all the latest operating times go to www.scottishcanals.co.uk or call 0141 332 6936. Last lockings are half an hour before closing; late locking can be arranged for a fee.MAXIMUM CHANNEL DIMENSIONSAll measured from the water surface. Add 10cm (4inches) to your sea water draught to compensate for reduced buoyancy in fresh water, and allow for the weight of extra equipment, fuel and water which may increase your draught.Leave a safety margin for underkeel clearance and for fluctuating water levels, which may effect channel depth and headroom. The headroom at the railway bridge below Lock 9, and at Merer’s Bridge between Locks 7 & 8, may be reduced due to increases in water flows from locks in operation upstream.Forth & Clyde:Max. Boat Length: 19.20m (63ft)Width / Beam: 6.00m (19ft 8in)Channel Depth: 1.83m (6ft)Maximum Headroom 3.00m (9ft 10in)* Slightly longer vessels, depending on their hull shape, may be accommodated. Contact 0845 676 6000 when planning passage.Forth & Clyde Canal, Glasgow Branch:Max. Boat Length: 24.2m (79ft)Width / Beam: 5.02m (16ft 6in)Channel Depth: 1.4m (4ft 6in)Maximum Headroom: 3.00m (9ft 10in)Union Canal & The Falkirk Wheel:Lock Length: 21.3m (70ft)Width: 3.5m (11ft 6in)Channel Depth: 1.07m (3ft 6in)Maximum Headroom: 2.7m (8ft 11in)The Falkirk Wheel LocksChannel Depth 1.5m (5ft)Maximum Headroom: 2.74m (8ft 10in)Golden Jubilee Lock: (Lock 3: F&C into basin)Length: 21.30m (70ft)Width / Beam: 3.83m (12ft 6in)Channel Depth: 1.50m (5ft)Max headroom: 2.74m (9ft)SHOWERS, TOILETS, WATER, REFUSE POINTS & SHORE POWERAvailable at locations throughout the waterway. Please refer to canal facilities grids. Access is via a British Waterways passkey, which is available from the Waterway Office or the sea locks. A refundable deposit is required.PUMP OUT FACILITIESThe use of sea toilets within the waterway is prohibited. Vessels with holding tanks can use the pump-out facilities (chargeable) located throughout the waterway. Please refer to canal facilities information.FUELMarine diesel is available at Bowling, Auchinstarry, Lock 2, the Falkirk Wheel (on F&C) and at Manse Road Basin, Linlithgow and Edinburgh Quay. Petrol & Derv can be obtained from local garages.We would remind owners to exercise care during refuelling to avoid risk of fire or pollution.CANAL LICENCESAll craft using the canals must have an up to date licence on display at all times. For more information please contact the BWS office 0141 332 6936.PASSAGE TIMES – A GUIDEThe Forth & Clyde Canal is 56km (31 nautical miles, 34.5 statute miles) from the River Carron Sea Lock on the Firth of Forth, to Bowling on the Firth of Clyde, and there are 39 locks to negotiate.

Skippers should allow a minimum of 21 hours underway, divided approximately as follows (east to west):Carron Sea Lock (no 2) to Lock 16 6 hoursLock 16 to Auchinstarry Basin 3 hoursAuchinstarry Basin to Lock 27 6 hoursLock 27 to Bowling Sea lock 6 hoursSufficient time should be allowed for passage from Port Edgar and negotiation of the River Carron to the Sea Lock.The Union CanalThis canal is 51km long (31.5 nautical miles, 35 statute miles) from Lochrin Basin in Edinburgh to just above The Falkirk Wheel. It is a contour canal with only one moving structure – Leamington Lift Bridge in Edinburgh. This can be negotiated by prior arrangement with the Waterway Office.Skippers should allow a minimum of 12 hours under way,divided as follows:Lochrin Basin to Ratho Br (15) 2 hoursRatho Br to Almond Aqueduct (18) 1/2 hourAlmond Aqueduct to Craigton Br (35) 2 hoursCraigton Br to Linlithgow 2 hoursLinlithgow to Brightons Br (54) 2 hoursBrightons Br to Falkirk Wheel 2 hoursCREWING REQUIREMENTSBritish Waterways staff will be on hand to assist at all locks and bridges on the Forth & Clyde Canal, but craft must have sufficient crew to assist staff with lockings. Faster progress will be made if each craft has more than one spare person available to work ashore. No singlehanded sailing through the locks.If you require further information on the working and manning of locks, please contact the Waterway Office. See the Bowling and River Carron sailing Instructions for further information on assistance in the approaches to the canal and in the Sea Locks.DALMUIR DROP LOCKThis lock is situated near the western end of the canal at Dalmuir, and provides passage below Dumbarton Road. The lock is situated on a sharp bend on the canal and care should be taken whilst approaching from either direction. Moor outside the lock to await instructions from British Waterways staff. Minimum locking time is 40 minutes.FALKIRK TUNNELThe tunnel is narrow with room for one way traffic only. Please comply with the safety information displayed on the signs located at the tunnel entrances, and with the light signals.You must not stop in the tunnel, and unpowered craft may not navigate the tunnel.Please consult the diagram and notes in this Guide.ROUGHCASTLE TUNNELAs above, but as BW staff are on hand at this location, please accept their verbal instructions.SKIPPER’S GUIDE - NOTEThis document is for the general guidance of waterway users, and should not be treated as Navigation Rules or Bye-laws. General or local instructions published by BW, and directions given by BW staff, should be followed.

Publication date: January 2011

SAFETY INFORMATIONGENERAL CREW SAFETYCanals are potentially hazardous environments, care should be exercised at all times. Skippers should maintain safety awareness in the canal, just as they would at sea. The ideal procedure is for life jackets to be worn at all times by all persons. No solo sailing through the locks is permitted at any time.BOAT SAFETY SCHEMEAll long term users of the waterway must have an up to date Boat Safety Certificate and provide evidence of insurance for £1,000,000 (one million Pounds Sterling) Third Party Liability.An information pack is available from the Waterway Office, Sea Locks or from the Boat Safety Scheme web site: www.boatsafetyscheme.comCraft entering the system by sea and berthing for no more than 28 consecutive days do not require a Boat Safety Certificate. Instead, they may be subject to a Dangerous Boat Check of gas and fuel systems, and will be required to complete a boat condition declaration.SWIMMINGAlthough the canal may look inviting, please do not swim in it, as there may be underwater obstructions, and the banks can be steep.VHFSea Locks: VHF Channel 16 / 74.Call signs “Bowling Basin” and “Carron Sea Lock”.VHF coverage on inland reaches is not consistent.RADARSkippers must ensure that radar scanners are switched off while craft are in the canal, and when entering sea locks.SPEED LIMITAll craft must observe the 4mph speed limit on the waterway to avoid bank erosion by excessive wash.Please minimise disturbance to others by passing moored craft at DEAD SLOW speed.CAUTION – MAST PROJECTIONSkippers of sailing craft are reminded that most masts will project beyond bow and stern. Care should be taken to leave side decks as clear of spreaders and shrouds as possible to facilitate handling warps. Please take extra care at bends whilst on passage.LOCKS and BRIDGESFORTH & CLYDE CANALAll inland locks are operated by British Waterways staff, and/or licensed users. Sufficient boat crew is required to provide assistance.MAIN OPENING BRIDGESErskine Ferry, Sylvannia Way footbridge, Old Basin Bascule Bridge, Hillhead, Twechar and Bonnybridge bridges are hydraulically actuated, and operated by British Waterways staff. Bridge openings will not take place during peak road traffic times on week days. Automated road bridge operation is expected to take in the region of 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the number of vessels.UNION CANAL LOCKS AND BRIDGESBritish Waterways staff will operate the two locks above The Falkirk Wheel. Contact number 01324 676912. Mooring ropes must be used in both locks.Leamington Lift Bridge near Lochrin Basin, Edinburgh. British Waterways staff will operate this bridge by prior arrangement – see diagram.USE OF LOCKS BY PORTABLE CRAFTWhen unpowered and portable craft are considered too large to portage round locks they may transit through the locks. They must be warped through on ropes with no-one on board. Whenever possible such craft will be encouraged to portage round locks for safety and water economy reasons.THE ENVIRONMENTBritish Waterways operates a Port Waste Management Plan, agreed with the Maritime Coastguard Agency and SEPA.Please help us to keep the Lowland Canals tidy by disposing of rubbish in a thoughtful manner. In particular, plastic bags thrown overboard could block water intakes, or foul propellers.It is an offence to discharge oil, or oily bilge water, into the canal, or its adjacent waters. Any contravention of this rule will be reported to the Marine Coastguard Agency. If you require to empty bilges please contact British Waterways, who

may be able to arrange for specialist contractors (at additional cost).

EMERGENCIESIn the event of an emergency summon assistance by whatever means is available – such as mobile ‘phone, public telephone, or by enlisting the help of others.

EMERGENCY AND ACCESS NUMBERSEmergency Number (inc Coastguard) 999BW Emerg. (non office hours) 0800 47 999 47Other Useful Numbers:Lowland Canals Waterway Office 0141 332 6936Falkirk Wheel Basin Controller 01324 676912Falkirk Wheel Visitor Centre 01324 619888DO NOT PHONE THESE NUMBERS FOR ASSISTED PASSAGE

ROWINGRowing clubs use the section of Union Canal from Slateford (Prince Charlie) Aqueduct to Harrison Park (between Ashley Terrace Bridge and Harrison Park Bridge). Signs cautioning boaters have been erected 500 metres E & W of this section. Please refer to the diagram and procedure detailed overleaf.SAFETY AT GRANGEMOUTHThe River Carron comes within the safety zone for the Grangemouth Petroleum and Chemical Complex. In the event of a major escape of toxic gas public warning sirens will be sounded, as follows:The Alert Siren will have a two-tone sound operating continuously for 5 minutes, followed by 1 minute off. This alert cycle will be repeated for as long as it is considered necessary.The All Clear will be a Single Tone Sound and will last for 5 minutes.Anyone hearing the sirens, or without warning is affected to the point of discomfort by any gas, should immediately extinguish all naked lights and go inside shutting all doors, windows and vents.If you are under way on the River Carron, proceed to the nearest mooring point (see sailing instructions) and then follow the above procedure.

The Skipper has sole responsibility for the safe navigation of the vessel in his or her charge through the canal. Specifically, the skipper is responsible for the safe passage of the vessel under bridges, and through tunnels and locks. No warranty, assurance, undertaking or representation is given or made by or on behalf of the Board regarding the safe passage of a vessel through the canal. This does not affect your statutory or common law rights.

A large print version of this Guide is available for visually impaired users on application to the Lowland Canals Office.

Bascule Bridge (3.0m+ when closed)

FORTH AND CLYDE CANALBOWLING HARBOUR NAVIGATION

KEEP OUT!

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RUINED BREAKWATER (PARTIALLY COVERS)Unused

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DunglassFl R 2s Bowling Breakwater Fl R 4s

ESTUARY INFORMATION• Vessels intending to proceed to or from Bowling Harbour via the River Clyde are required to

contact Estuary Control (VHF Ch 12 or 01475 726221).• Clydeport’s Marine Leisure Guide (free from marinas etc) contains comprehensive

information. Arriving from seaward: Contact Estuary Control (EC) prior to arrival at No 1 River Buoy off

Greenock Container Terminal. Arriving from any other location on the River Clyde east of No 1 buoy (ie between Greenock

and Glasgow): Contact EC before leaving your berth or before entering the River Clyde Channel.

Departing Bowling Harbour: Contact EC prior to departure.• Keep to the buoyed Clyde navigation channel, and maintain a look-out for shipping. • Monitor VHF Ch12.• Charts: Admiralty Chart 2007 and/or Imray Chart C63. Pilots: CCC Firth of Clyde Sailing

Directions; Imray Yachtsman’s Pilot - Clyde to Colonsay.

Mud

Mud

MudMud

Disused Rail Bridge

Fl G 2sLonghaugh

Fl R 2sNo 78

Fl G 5sNo 43

Fl G 2sNo 45

CAUTION: These chartlets are for guidance - do not scale or use for navigation.

Mast crane

Spring 2004

CAR PARKING

Fl G 2sNo 45

BOWLING INFORMATION• Radio: VHF Ch 16/74 “Bowling Basin” during sealock opening hours 2h–HW–2h only. Otherwise

telephone: 01389 877969. Locking should be booked in advance.• The western part of Bowling harbour is hazardous due to a large number of unmarked wrecks.

The eastern part has been cleared (see diagram).• Follow lock keepers instructions when entering lock, normally mooring on the port side. Two long

warps and 3–4 fenders will be needed. A canvas sheet between the fenders and the hull will help reduce scuffing. BW staff will operate the lock.

• BW operated mast crane available at Bowling. Boat crew must carry out all mast work.• Boat Safety Checks will be carried out at the Sea Lock prior to entry.• Canal Licences can be purchased at the Sea Lock.• For further details see General Information Card.Toilets and Showers

Toilets and Showers

Office

Sea Lock Tel: 01369 877969

FORTH AND CLYDE CANALRIVER CARRON NAVIGATION

MOTORWAY BRIDGE

PIPE BRIDGE

PIPE BRIDGE

KERSE ROAD BRIDGE

SEA LOCK (2)

LOCK 3

Original canal line

Newcanalsection

Refuge mooring pilesDepth/air gauge for Kerse Bridge

Depth/air gauge for Kerse Bridge


Depth/air gauge (for Kerse Bridge)

LOCK 4 (approx 1 km)

Pass all Port and Starboard buoys close on proper hand

Waiting anchorages(dependant on depth)

GrangemouthYC

Pontoons outside sealock

MUD FLATS

PILOTAGE NOTES• Passage must be booked in advance.• Sea Lock - 4 hrs before to 1h30 after HW, 0800-2000 and daylight hours.• Craft on passage can call the Sea Lock on VHF Ch 74, callsign “Carron Sea Lock”.• Consult the Carron Tidal Information page before planning your passage up or downstream.• Masts should be unstepped before navigating upstream of Jarvie’s Quay.• The Kerse Road Bridge has approx 5.0 metres (16.5ft) from river bed to bridge underside, and the

highest point of the river bed is at +2.3CD. It is the critical point in the navigation.• Tide and headroom gauges in the R Carron refer to the Kerse Road Bridge. Their tops are level with the

underside of the Kerse Road Bridge.• The Carron dries at LW. The bed is flat gravel, the banks are steep, soft mud. • Temporary berthing at Grangemouth YC (only by arrangement), or at the refuge posts nearby.• BW staff will be available to assist and direct craft on passage.• Boat Safety Checks will be carried out at the Sea Lock pontoon prior to entry.• Canal Licences can be purchased at the Sea Lock.• For further details see General Information (below).

GRANGEMOUTH

DOCKS

GRANGEMOUTH DOCKS


High level o/h power lines

Manoeuvering Area


SLOW

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QUAYCarron BeaconFl G 5s

Carron ApproachFl(4)R 12s

MUD FLATSMAST CRANE PONTOON• The de-masting pontoon in the River

Carron is privately operated and must be booked in advance; before 1600 on Friday for weekends. Tel: 07833 953288.

• If you cannot keep your appointment, please ’phone to advise.

• Skippers are responsible for all rigging operations on their vessel.

• The crane must not be used by any unauthorised person.

• If mooring alongside check that the pontoon will not be required by other vessels.

• The pontoon is not suitable for an overnight stay.

Upstream course

(avoiding shallows)NO CHANNEL

NO CHANNEL

NO CHANNEL

NO CHANNEL

KERSE BRIDGE CHANNEL MARKINGS

= Coloured Piles

N

Shallows

Sea Lock Tel: 01324 483034

BREAKWATER / TRAINING BANK WITH BOLLARDS AND BEACONS

Port Edgar

Rosyth

Limekilns

Charlestown

Crombie Pier

GrangemouthDocks

Bo’ness

BlacknessCastle

Hen & Chickens

LongannetPowerStation

Chimney (185m)

Hen & Chickens

SMALL CRAFT SUGGESTED TRACKS

SMALL CRAFT ANCHORAGE

Grangemouth NWFl Y 2s

Grangemouth NEFl Y 5s


Torry

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Carriden Beacon

FIRTH OF FORTH

FORTH AND CLYDE CANALAPPROACHES TO GRANGEMOUTHAND THE RIVER CARRON

CulrossLongannetPower Station

Hen & ChickensFl(3)G 20sDiffusers Grangemouth W

QG

Grangemouth SWFl(2)R 5s

No 5Fl R 2s

No 4Fl G 2s

No 3Fl R 5s

No 2Fl G 5s

No 1Fl(3)R 20s

L Fl G 10s

SHIP MANOEUVERING AREA – KEEP OUT SHIP MANOEUVERING AREA – KEEP OUT

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Carron BeaconFl G 5s

Carron ApproachFl(4)R 12s

Western Jetty

PILOTAGE NOTES• Passage from the River Carron entrance to the Forth & Clyde Canal Sea Lock is

restricted by depth and overhead obstructions. Consult the Tides and Currents Information below, and the Tidal Predictions for Carron Sea Lock.

• Once the Carron access time window has been established, allow sufficient time for the passage (10 miles from Forth Road Bridge/ Port Edgar) to the river mouth, and then to the Sea Lock (a further 2.5 miles).

• Passage from Port Edgar/ Forth Bridges to the Torry Beacon may be made either on the north or south side of the main shipping channel.

• West of the Hen & Chickens the N side must be used.• Vessels should monitor Grangemouth Docks on VHF Ch 14, but do not need to

report, except in case of emergency or difficulty.• Ships may cross the mouth of the River Carron on their approach to the Western

Jetty.• If tugs are waitng in the fairway, a large vessel may be due. Keep well clear and

beware of wash.• Small craft may anchor in the positions shown, or in the mouth of the River

Carron as depth permits, to await the tide.• Charts: Admiralty Chart 737 and/or Imray Chart C27. Pilot: Forth Yacht Clubs’

Association Pilot Handbook.

At spring tides the mid-tide level is rising at around 1.6m per hour and on the ebb will fall at up to 2.0m per hour. The combination of rapidly changing levels and strong currents makes accurate timing of your passage, especially during spring tides, important. At neap tides the pattern is similar, but the range is less and one will be navigating near High Water (HW) rather than at half tide, the problem is much less acute. In general this is the easiest and safest time to make the passage.The current in the river may be up to 2 knots on a spring flood and more, depending on river conditions, on the ebb.HEIGHT AND DEPTH LIMITSNavigation is constrained by the headroom under the 4 fixed bridges over the River Carron, and by the depth at shallow points between the sea and the sea lock.There is approximately 1.8m depth and 3.0m air draft (headroom) under the Kerse Road bridge - these being the canal dimensions - when the rise of tide is 4.15m above Chart Datum (CD), but to simplify matters depth and air draft gauges have been installed at various points on the river.GOING UPSTREAMNEAP TIDES (less than 5.0m, HW around 0900/2100 UT)The optimum tide level will probably occur between 1.5 and 2.5 hours before HW, and again approximately 1.0 hour after HW. Tidal current will be slight. As a general rule skippers should begin the up river passage on a flood tide as soon as they consider that there is sufficient depth.SPRING TIDES (more than 5.0m, HW occurring around 0300/1500 UT)The optimum tide level will probably occur between 3.0 and 3.5 hours before HW, and again approximately 2.0 hours after HW. Tidal current will be strong.For more information consult the LOWLAND CANALS TIDE TABLES (£1), available from Lowland Canals office and sea-locks.

RIVER CARRON TIDES

Visitor Mooring

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Refuse disposal

Parking

Toilets

Shower

Elsan Disposal

Pump-out

Slipway

Fuel (diesel)

Information

Pub (nearby)

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Boat hire

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FORTH & CLYDE CANAL INFORMATION CASH POINTS, POST OFFICES, SHOPS Within 10 minutes walk:Drop Lock - east on Dumbarton RoadArgyle Road Bridge, Clydebank (shopping complex)Lock 32 - Canalside shopBard Ave Bascule Br - Canalside shopLock 27 - S along Crow Rd to Morrisons and other shopsApplecross St - 15 mins walk to Glasgow centreKirkintilloch - all main street shops adjacent to canalAuchinstarry Basin - in Kilsyth (20 min walk) Bonnybridge - N on A803 Lock 16 - Nearby, and N on Camelon Main StreetLock 5 - S into Falkirk town centreLock 2 - service station shop at M9 junction 6

FUEL ADJACENT TO CANALService stations near Dalmuir Lock and Lock 27Bonnybridge - N on A803 - 01324 813708Canalside Diesel - Bowling; Auchinstarry; F&C at Falkirk Wheel; Grangemouth

CANALSIDE PUB RESTAURANTSClydebank: McMonagle’s Sail Thru’ Fish & Chips (advance orders 0141 951 2444). Pizza Hut / MacDonalds within Clydebank Retail Park.Temple: Lock 27Glasgow Road Bridge: The StablesAuchinstarry Marina: The BoathouseLock 20: Glenskirlie House HotelLock 17 - Bar 17 & Underwood Lock HouseBonnybridge: Cornhill Inn; Royal Hotel (5mins N of bridge)The Falkirk Wheel: Visitor Centre Café & WheelhouseLock 16: The Union InnLock 15: The Canal InnLock 11: The Rosebank BeefeaterLock 5: Bar & RestaurantNote: Please ask BW staff for advice on all local facilities.

PUBS WITHIN A FEW MINUTES WALKBowling: The Railway Inn & The Littlemill InnApplecross St: 15 mins walk to Glasgow centreKirkintilloch: Bar Bliss; The Kirky Puffer

BOAT REPAIRS AND SERVICESCHANDLERSHulley Marine, Dumbarton 01389 742438Duncan Yacht Chandlers, Glasgow 0141 429 6044.Side Hatch, Auchinstarry. 01236 826080ENGINE REPAIRSJ N Macdonald & Co. 0141 810 3400Forth Yacht Marina, Grangemouth. 01324 665071Kelvin Marine, Grangemouth. 01324 471535 & 07833 953288Douglas & Thorburn, Larbert. 01324 551166 & 0784 0 969120

VISITOR MOORINGSSee facilities grid and chart

FORTH & CLYDE CANAL

N

BW operated opening bridge

Fixed footbridge

Rail Station

Visitor Mooring

Winding Hole with length

Pub / Restaurant

Slipway

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BoghouseLocks 33-36& Footbridges

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GLASGOW

Old Kilpatrick

Dalmuir

Clydebank

Anniesland

Maryhill

Ruchill

Lambhill

Bishopbriggs

Torrance

Kirkintilloch

Bowling Bascule Bridge Lock 38

Lock 37

FerrydykeBasculeBridge

FerryRoadBridge

KilbowieRoad Bridge

ErskineBridge Dalmuir

Drop Lock

Bowling Old Railway Bridge

Sylvania Way Foot-bridges (2)

Linnvale BasculeBridge

ArgyllRoadBridge

DuntreathAvenueBridge

Trafalgar StreetPedestrian Bridge

BardAvenueBridge

Great WesternRd Bridge

CloberhillLocks28-32

WestertonFootbridge

Lock 32Footbridge

NethertonSwingbridge

SpencerStreetBridge

TempleRd Br

TempleLocks26-27

ClevedenRoad Bridge

MaryhillLocks21-25

StockingfieldJunction

LambhillBridge

RuchillStreetBridge

Murano StreetFootbridge

Firhill Road(Nolly) Bridge

BalmuildyBridge

CadderBridge

HungrysideBridge

GlasgowRoadBridge

TownheadBridge

NicholsonBridge

HillheadBridge

Bearsden

Bowling Basin &Sealock

Farm RoadBascule Bridge

Pipe bridge

Lock 27Footbridge

Bowling

(Glasgow Branch: depth 1.4m)

Old Basin Bascule Bridgeand BW Scotland HQ

Twechar

AuchinstarryMarina

Kilsyth

Banknock Bonnybridge

Camelon

Falkirk

TwecharBridge

AuchinstarryBridge

CraigmarlochBridge

WyndfordBridge

WyndfordLock 20

CastlecaryLocks 18-19


UnderwoodLock 17& Footbridge

A80Bridge

CastlecaryBridge

BonnybridgeLiftingBridge

TheFalkirkWheel

Footbridge Falkirk FlightLocks 6–16

BainsfordBridge &Lock 5

AbbotshaughLock 4 &Footbridge

Carron Cut Lock 3

Sea Lock 2

Lock 16Roadbridge Camelon

Bridge

RailwayBridge

MerersBridge

OrchardhallBridge

Kel vinhead

Lock 14Footbridge

King’s Seat

CroyStrone Point

Shirva Stables(derelict)

Tintock(white cottages)

Lock 3 toUnion CanalDepth 1.5m

Dullatur Marsh - SSSI

A814

A879

A803

A82

A803

A80

M80

Bonny Water

R CarronM90

M8

Boghouse Locks 33-36Footbridges

Southbank Marina

KelvinAqueduct

Grangemouth

Linlithgow

Philpstoun

TheFalkirkWheel

FalkirkInterchangeLock andFootbridges

GreenbankAqueduct

62 WalkersBridge

FalkirkTunnel

61 Glen High(Laughin’/Greetin’)Bridge

60 Glen LowB8028Bridge

59 HutsBridge

StationHouseBridge

FalkirkWheelTop Locks1 & 2

45PrestonRoadBridge

43 ManseRoadBridge

AvonAqueduct

41 Park FarmBridge

Callendar Park

58 & 57Easter & WesterPurliehill Bridges

56 ReddingBridge(perm open)

55 BlairlodgeBridge

54 BrightonsBridge

53 BattockBridge

KirkBridge

51 VelloreRoad Bridge

50 CrownerlandBridge

49 CausewayendBridge

48 Woodcockdale(A706) Bridge

47 KettilstounBridge

46HolemillBridge

44 Friars BraeBridge

42 WilcoxsholmBridge

40 QueensferryRoadBridge

39 FairniehillBridge

River Carron

Manse Road Basin(Linlithgow Canal Centre)

Camelon

Larbert

Falkirk

PolmontSeagull Trust Base

CAUTION:Causewayend Basin Entrance

DEAD SLOW

Brightons

52a Lathallan(A801) Bridge

Broxburn SouthGyle

Slateford

Edinburgh Quay

EDINBURGH

27 GreendykesRoad Bridge

Port Buchan Basin

21a M8 Bridge

AlmondAqueduct

14 GogarMoorBridge

13 JawBridge

ScottRussellAqueduct

Prince Charlie Aqueduct

4 Meggetland Old Bridge

3 Ashley Terrace Bridge

Viewforth Bridge

Leamington Lift Bridge

Longstone

38 Fawns Park Bridge

37 Wester Cockmuir Bridge

35 Craigton Bridge

34 Auldcathie Br

33 Myre Bridge

32 Winchburgh Bridge

31 Bells Mill Bridge30 Niddrie Bridge

29 Eastermains Bridge

28 Widewater Bridge

26 BroxburnBridge

25 Miss Margaret’s Bridge

Broxburn Rd Br

24 Ryal Bridge

22 Learielaw Bridge

21 Kilpunt Bridge

Bathgate Railway Bridge

20 Muirend Bridge

19 Broomflats Bridge

18 Clifton Hall Bridge17 Clifton Bridge

LochrinBasin

1 Yeaman Place Bridge

2 Harrison Park Bridge

Allanpark Footbridge

Redhall Footbridge

Kingsknowe Rail Bridge

5 Kingsknowe Road Bridge

5aa Dumbryden Road Bridge

5a Hailes Bridge

6 Hailesland Park Bridge

6a Walkers Access Road Bridge

Walkers Footbridge

Greenways Footbridge

6b Clovenstone Road Bridge

Murrayburn Footbridge

6c Murrayburn Road Bridge

HarrisonPark

15 RathoBridge16 Nelfield

Bridge

23 Drumshoreland Bridge

Ratho

Hermiston

ShaleBings

10A GogarStation RoadBridge

4A Meggetland New Bridge8a FordBridge

WilkiesBasin:(obey signage)

Esso Garage(visible fromCanal)

Shell Garage(visible fromCanal)

BonningtonAqueduct

Jet Garage(visible fromCanal)

36 Easter Cockmuir Bridge

Wester Hailes

7 Westerhailes Road Bridge

Slateford Aqueduct

National Rock Climbing Centreaccessible from tow-path

EdinburghCanal Centre

Edinburgh Airport

R Avon

R Almond

Water of Leith

M9

A803

M9

A904

A720

Winchburgh

23

23

2326

2325

25

2536

22

15

28

24

27

21

16

161616

171717

16

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ASSISTANCEAssistance through locks and bridges

0845 676 6000


0845 676 6000

CAUTIONDEAD SLOW when passing

Auchinstarry Marina

CAUTIONDEAD SLOW when crossing

Red Burn aqueductPossible Underwater

Obstruction

CAUTIONSouthbank Marina.

DEAD SLOW


Falkirk Wheel

Seagull Trust Base

Seagull Trust Base

This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. British Waterways, 100019843, 2006.

Larbert

11 LongHermiston Bridge

12 West Hermiston Bridge

10 Hermiston Bridge 9 Easter

Hermiston Bridge

8 Old Glasgow Road BridgeA71 Road Bridge

Westburn Footbridge


R Kel v i n

67

8910

16

1112131415

GLASGOW

Old Kilpatrick

Dalmuir

Clydebank

Anniesland

Maryhill

Ruchill

Lambhill

Bishopbriggs

Torrance

Kirkintilloch


Lock 37


FerryRoadBridge

KilbowieRoad Bridge


Drop Lock




ArgyllRoadBridge



BardAvenueBridge



WestertonFootbridge

Lock 32Footbridge


SpencerStreetBridge

TempleRd Br

TempleLocks26-27

ClevedenRoad Bridge

MaryhillLocks21-25


LambhillBridge

RuchillStreetBridge



BalmuildyBridge

CadderBridge

HungrysideBridge

GlasgowRoadBridge

TownheadBridge

NicholsonBridge

HillheadBridge

Bearsden



Pipe bridge

Lock 27Footbridge

Bowling



Twechar

AuchinstarryMarina

Kilsyth


Camelon

Falkirk

TwecharBridge

AuchinstarryBridge

CraigmarlochBridge

WyndfordBridge

WyndfordLock 20




A80Bridge

CastlecaryBridge


TheFalkirkWheel




Carron Cut Lock 3

Sea Lock 2


Bridge

RailwayBridge

MerersBridge

OrchardhallBridge

Kel vinhead

Lock 14Footbridge

King’s Seat

CroyStrone Point





A814

A879

A803

A82

A803

A80

M80

Bonny Water

R CarronM90

M8


Southbank Marina

KelvinAqueduct

Grangemouth

Linlithgow

Philpstoun

TheFalkirkWheel


GreenbankAqueduct

62 WalkersBridge

FalkirkTunnel



59 HutsBridge

StationHouseBridge


45PrestonRoadBridge

43 ManseRoadBridge

AvonAqueduct

41 Park FarmBridge

Callendar Park



55 BlairlodgeBridge

54 BrightonsBridge

53 BattockBridge

KirkBridge






46HolemillBridge





River Carron


Camelon

Larbert

Falkirk



DEAD SLOW

Brightons


Broxburn SouthGyle

Slateford

Edinburgh Quay

EDINBURGH


Port Buchan Basin

21a M8 Bridge

AlmondAqueduct

14 GogarMoorBridge

13 JawBridge





Viewforth Bridge


Longstone



35 Craigton Bridge

34 Auldcathie Br

33 Myre Bridge




28 Widewater Bridge

26 BroxburnBridge


Broxburn Rd Br

24 Ryal Bridge

22 Learielaw Bridge

21 Kilpunt Bridge


20 Muirend Bridge



LochrinBasin




Redhall Footbridge




5a Hailes Bridge



Walkers Footbridge





HarrisonPark


Bridge


Ratho

Hermiston

ShaleBings






BonningtonAqueduct



Wester Hailes


Slateford Aqueduct



Edinburgh Airport

R Avon

R Almond

Water of Leith

M9

A803

M9

A904

A720

Winchburgh

23

23

2326

2325

25

2536

22

15

28

24

27

21

16

161616

171717

16

16

18

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0845 676 6000


0845 676 6000


Auchinstarry Marina



Obstruction


DEAD SLOW


Falkirk Wheel

Seagull Trust Base

Seagull Trust Base


Larbert




Hermiston Bridge


Westburn Footbridge

FORTH & CLYDE CANALN


Fixed footbridge

Rail Station

Visitor Mooring


Pub / Restaurant

Slipway

40

KEY

FORTH & CLYDE CANAL

N


Fixed footbridge

Rail Station

Visitor Mooring


Pub / Restaurant

Slipway

40

KEY


R Kel v i n

67

8910

16

1112131415

GLASGOW

Old Kilpatrick

Dalmuir

Clydebank

Anniesland

Maryhill

Ruchill

Lambhill

Bishopbriggs

Torrance

Kirkintilloch


Lock 37


FerryRoadBridge

KilbowieRoad Bridge


Drop Lock




ArgyllRoadBridge



BardAvenueBridge



WestertonFootbridge

Lock 32Footbridge


SpencerStreetBridge

TempleRd Br

TempleLocks26-27

ClevedenRoad Bridge

MaryhillLocks21-25


LambhillBridge

RuchillStreetBridge



BalmuildyBridge

CadderBridge

HungrysideBridge

GlasgowRoadBridge

TownheadBridge

NicholsonBridge

HillheadBridge

Bearsden



Pipe bridge

Lock 27Footbridge

Bowling



Twechar

AuchinstarryMarina

Kilsyth


Camelon

Falkirk

TwecharBridge

AuchinstarryBridge

CraigmarlochBridge

WyndfordBridge

WyndfordLock 20




A80Bridge

CastlecaryBridge


TheFalkirkWheel




Carron Cut Lock 3

Sea Lock 2


Bridge

RailwayBridge

MerersBridge

OrchardhallBridge

Kel vinhead

Lock 14Footbridge

King’s Seat

CroyStrone Point





A814

A879

A803

A82

A803

A80

M80

Bonny Water

R CarronM90

M8


Southbank Marina

KelvinAqueduct

Grangemouth

Linlithgow

Philpstoun

TheFalkirkWheel


GreenbankAqueduct

62 WalkersBridge

FalkirkTunnel



59 HutsBridge

StationHouseBridge


45PrestonRoadBridge

43 ManseRoadBridge

AvonAqueduct

41 Park FarmBridge

Callendar Park



55 BlairlodgeBridge

54 BrightonsBridge

53 BattockBridge

KirkBridge






46HolemillBridge





River Carron


Camelon

Larbert

Falkirk



DEAD SLOW

Brightons


Broxburn SouthGyle

Slateford

Edinburgh Quay

EDINBURGH


Port Buchan Basin

21a M8 Bridge

AlmondAqueduct

14 GogarMoorBridge

13 JawBridge





Viewforth Bridge


Longstone



35 Craigton Bridge

34 Auldcathie Br

33 Myre Bridge




28 Widewater Bridge

26 BroxburnBridge


Broxburn Rd Br

24 Ryal Bridge

22 Learielaw Bridge

21 Kilpunt Bridge


20 Muirend Bridge



LochrinBasin




Redhall Footbridge




5a Hailes Bridge



Walkers Footbridge





HarrisonPark


Bridge


Ratho

Hermiston

ShaleBings






BonningtonAqueduct



Wester Hailes


Slateford Aqueduct



Edinburgh Airport

R Avon

R Almond

Water of Leith

M9

A803

M9

A904

A720

Winchburgh

23

23

2326

2325

25

2536

22

15

28

24

27

21

16

161616

171717

16

16

18

2219462827 22

40

18


0845 676 6000


0845 676 6000


Auchinstarry Marina



Obstruction


DEAD SLOW


Falkirk Wheel

Seagull Trust Base

Seagull Trust Base


Larbert




Hermiston Bridge


Westburn Footbridge


R Kel v i n

67

8910

16

1112131415

GLASGOW

Old Kilpatrick

Dalmuir

Clydebank

Anniesland

Maryhill

Ruchill

Lambhill

Bishopbriggs

Torrance

Kirkintilloch


Lock 37


FerryRoadBridge

KilbowieRoad Bridge


Drop Lock




ArgyllRoadBridge



BardAvenueBridge



WestertonFootbridge

Lock 32Footbridge


SpencerStreetBridge

TempleRd Br

TempleLocks26-27

ClevedenRoad Bridge

MaryhillLocks21-25


LambhillBridge

RuchillStreetBridge



BalmuildyBridge

CadderBridge

HungrysideBridge

GlasgowRoadBridge

TownheadBridge

NicholsonBridge

HillheadBridge

Bearsden



Pipe bridge

Lock 27Footbridge

Bowling



Twechar

AuchinstarryMarina

Kilsyth


Camelon

Falkirk

TwecharBridge

AuchinstarryBridge

CraigmarlochBridge

WyndfordBridge

WyndfordLock 20




A80Bridge

CastlecaryBridge


TheFalkirkWheel




Carron Cut Lock 3

Sea Lock 2


Bridge

RailwayBridge

MerersBridge

OrchardhallBridge

Kel vinhead

Lock 14Footbridge

King’s Seat

CroyStrone Point





A814

A879

A803

A82

A803

A80

M80

Bonny Water

R CarronM90

M8


Southbank Marina

KelvinAqueduct

Grangemouth

Linlithgow

Philpstoun

TheFalkirkWheel


GreenbankAqueduct

62 WalkersBridge

FalkirkTunnel



59 HutsBridge

StationHouseBridge


45PrestonRoadBridge

43 ManseRoadBridge

AvonAqueduct

41 Park FarmBridge

Callendar Park



55 BlairlodgeBridge

54 BrightonsBridge

53 BattockBridge

KirkBridge






46HolemillBridge





River Carron


Camelon

Larbert

Falkirk



DEAD SLOW

Brightons


Broxburn SouthGyle

Slateford

Edinburgh Quay

EDINBURGH


Port Buchan Basin

21a M8 Bridge

AlmondAqueduct

14 GogarMoorBridge

13 JawBridge





Viewforth Bridge


Longstone



35 Craigton Bridge

34 Auldcathie Br

33 Myre Bridge




28 Widewater Bridge

26 BroxburnBridge


Broxburn Rd Br

24 Ryal Bridge

22 Learielaw Bridge

21 Kilpunt Bridge


20 Muirend Bridge



LochrinBasin




Redhall Footbridge




5a Hailes Bridge



Walkers Footbridge





HarrisonPark


Bridge


Ratho

Hermiston

ShaleBings






BonningtonAqueduct



Wester Hailes


Slateford Aqueduct



Edinburgh Airport

R Avon

R Almond

Water of Leith

M9

A803

M9

A904

A720

Winchburgh

23

23

2326

2325

25

2536

22

15

28

24

27

21

16

161616

171717

16

16

18

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18


0845 676 6000


0845 676 6000


Auchinstarry Marina



Obstruction


DEAD SLOW


Falkirk Wheel

Seagull Trust Base

Seagull Trust Base


Larbert




Hermiston Bridge


Westburn Footbridge

FORTH & CLYDE CANAL

N


Fixed footbridge

Rail Station

Visitor Mooring


Pub / Restaurant

Slipway

40

KEY

FALKIRK WHEEL BASINOvernight moorings subject to availability.

VISITOR CENTRE(01324 619888)Tourist Information OfficeInformation DeskExhibition AreaShopCaféTicket OfficeToilets

Lock 3The Golden Jubilee Lock(Fixed 2.74m (9ft) footbridge at N end)

Forth & Clyde Canal

Gondola in upper position

Gondola in lower position

OPERATIONS AND SAFETYFor your own safety you must obey the instructions given by the BW staff who manage the site equipped with CCTV, traffic lights, radio and PA systems to help them. The locks and swing bridge are normally operated by BW staff and will be locked when unattended. Staff will guide users into the Gondolas and during the 15-minute rotation you must not leave the vessel. Assistance may be available from BW staff.

POINTS TO NOTE• Each Gondola is controlled by an operator, whose instructions

must be followed.• The operator will select vessels to make optimum use of

Gondola capacity.• Have your stern and bow lines ready to control the vessel in

the Gondola.• Do not allow anyone near the bow or stern when these are

adjacent to the north end of the Gondola.• Do not leave the vessel except if directed, or in an emergency.

Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct

North Basin

Waiting berths

Gondola entry when ascending

MAXIMUM DIMENSIONSUNION CANAL AND FALKIRK WHEELLength: 21.3m (70ft)Width: 3.5m (11ft 6ins)Union Canal Depth: 1.0m (3ft)Wheel & Roughcastle Tunnel Depth: 1.5m (5ft)Water levels fluctuate – allow adequate draft tolerance.

Slipway

MAXIMUM DIMENSIONSGOLDEN JUBILEE LOCK 3 (From Forth & Clyde Canal to Basin)Length: 22.05m (73ft)Width: 3.8m (12ft 2ins)Depth: 1.28m (4ft 1in) Headroom: 2.74m (9ft)Water levels fluctuate – allow adequate draft tolerance.

Slip Jetty Finger Jetty

VOYAGING THROUGH THE FALKIRK WHEEL1] There is no extra charge for BW licence holders who wish to take their craft through the Wheel.2] You should contact the Basin Controller on 01324 676912 up to 24 hours in advance to book your time. Giving us notice will speed your transit.3] Skippers approaching on the Union Canal should ‘phone 01324 676912 to re-confirm when exiting the Falkirk Tunnel, and indicate if continuing E or W on the F&C Canal. This will enable Locks 1 & 2 to be prepared.4] Skippers approaching from the F&C Canal should ‘phone to re-confirm when leaving Lock 16 (westbound) or Bonnybridge (eastbound).5] Pre booked transits of the Falkirk Wheel are available. Please check opening times as these vary throughout the year.

ROUTE OPTIONS FOR LICENCE HOLDERSThese are from one canal to the other either direction.

Basin Control OfficeToilets & ShowersNew Port Downie01324 671217

Roughcastle Tunnel (150m) leading to:Locks 1 & 2; South Basin

0

Visitor Mooring

Water

Shorepower

Refuse disposal

Parking

Toilets

Shower

Elsan Disposal

Pump-out

Slipway

Fuel (diesel)

Information

Pub (nearby)

Restaurant

Boat hire

Places of Interest

Miles to Edinburgh

Miles to Falkirk

UNION CANALFACILITIES ANDDISTANCES[ D i s ta n ce s a r e approx i mate,to nea r e s t m i le ] Fa

lkirk

Whe

el

Gree

nban

k

Linl

ithgo

w B

asin

LUCS

*

Park

Far

m

Win

chbu

rgh

Port

Buc

han

Drum

shor

elan

d

Rath

o Ba

sin

Harr

ison

Par

k

Edin

burg

h Qu

ay

1 12 12 18 21 22 26 33 34

33 22 22 16 13 12 8 1 034 15

19

*not operated by BW

UNION CANAL INFORMATIONCASH POINTS, POST OFFICES, SHOPS Within 10 minutes walk.Falkirk Town Centre - 1.2km from Walkers Bridge (62), or bus from Falkirk WheelTesco: E of Bridge 55Brightons - S of Bridge 54Linlithgow - N of Manse Rd BasinWinchburgh High St (N of Br 32)Port Buchan (S of Br)RathoWester Hailes Shell Garage S of Br 7N of Ashley Terrace Bridge

CANAL SIDE SHOPLinlithgow Union Canal Society (LUCS): Tearoom, Gift Shop and Museum at Manse Road Basin. (open 7 days July & August; otherwise 2–5pm Sats & Suns). 01506 842559

VISITOR MOORINGSSee facilities grid and chartPUBS/RESTAURANTS WITHIN 10 MINS WALKFalkirk: Many pubs, cafés and restaurants in town centre

Polmont & Brightons: Cadgers Brae; The Black BullLinlithgow: The Star & Garter Hotel; The Auld Hole I’ The Wa’; The Four Marys; other cafés & restaurants nearbyWinchburgh: Tally Ho InnPort Buchan: The Grenadier Bar.Ratho: The Bridge InnEdinburgh Quay: short walk or bus trip to city centre

BOAT REPAIRS AND SERVICESForth Yacht Marina, Grangemouth. 01324 665071Kelvin Marine, Grangemouth. 01324 471535 & 07833 953288Douglas & Thorburn, Larbert. 01324 551166 & 0784 0 969120LUCS, Linlithgow. See aboveThe Bosun’s Locker, Port Edgar 0131 331 4496Sea Span, Granton 0131 552 2224

0

Visitor Mooring

Water

Shorepower

Refuse disposal

Parking

Toilets

Shower

Elsan Disposal

Pump-out

Slipway

Fuel (diesel)

Information

Pub (nearby)

Restaurant

Boat hire

Places of Interest

Miles to Edinburgh

Miles to Falkirk

UNION CANALFACILITIES ANDDISTANCES[ D i s ta n ce s a r e approx i mate,to nea r e s t m i le ] Fa

lkirk

Whe

el

Gree

nban

k

Linl

ithgo

w B

asin

LUCS

*

Park

Far

m

Win

chbu

rgh

Port

Buc

han

Drum

shor

elan

d

Rath

o Ba

sin

Harr

ison

Par

k

Edin

burg

h Qu

ay

1 12 12 18 21 22 26 33 34

33 22 22 16 13 12 8 1 034 15

19

*not operated by BW

UNION CANAL


R Kel v i n

67

8910

16

1112131415

GLASGOW

Old Kilpatrick

Dalmuir

Clydebank

Anniesland

Maryhill

Ruchill

Lambhill

Bishopbriggs

Torrance

Kirkintilloch


Lock 37


FerryRoadBridge

KilbowieRoad Bridge


Drop Lock




ArgyllRoadBridge



BardAvenueBridge



WestertonFootbridge

Lock 32Footbridge


SpencerStreetBridge

TempleRd Br

TempleLocks26-27

ClevedenRoad Bridge

MaryhillLocks21-25


LambhillBridge

RuchillStreetBridge



BalmuildyBridge

CadderBridge

HungrysideBridge

GlasgowRoadBridge

TownheadBridge

NicholsonBridge

HillheadBridge

Bearsden



Pipe bridge

Lock 27Footbridge

Bowling



Twechar

AuchinstarryMarina

Kilsyth


Camelon

Falkirk

TwecharBridge

AuchinstarryBridge

CraigmarlochBridge

WyndfordBridge

WyndfordLock 20




A80Bridge

CastlecaryBridge


TheFalkirkWheel




Carron Cut Lock 3

Sea Lock 2


Bridge

RailwayBridge

MerersBridge

OrchardhallBridge

Kel vinhead

Lock 14Footbridge

King’s Seat

CroyStrone Point





A814

A879

A803

A82

A803

A80

M80

Bonny Water

R CarronM90

M8


Southbank Marina

KelvinAqueduct

Grangemouth

Linlithgow

Philpstoun

TheFalkirkWheel


GreenbankAqueduct

62 WalkersBridge

FalkirkTunnel



59 HutsBridge

StationHouseBridge


45PrestonRoadBridge

43 ManseRoadBridge

AvonAqueduct

41 Park FarmBridge

Callendar Park



55 BlairlodgeBridge

54 BrightonsBridge

53 BattockBridge

KirkBridge






46HolemillBridge





River Carron


Camelon

Larbert

Falkirk



DEAD SLOW

Brightons


Broxburn SouthGyle

Slateford

Edinburgh Quay

EDINBURGH


Port Buchan Basin

21a M8 Bridge

AlmondAqueduct

14 GogarMoorBridge

13 JawBridge





Viewforth Bridge


Longstone



35 Craigton Bridge

34 Auldcathie Br

33 Myre Bridge




28 Widewater Bridge

26 BroxburnBridge


Broxburn Rd Br

24 Ryal Bridge

22 Learielaw Bridge

21 Kilpunt Bridge


20 Muirend Bridge



LochrinBasin




Redhall Footbridge




5a Hailes Bridge



Walkers Footbridge





HarrisonPark


Bridge


Ratho

Hermiston

ShaleBings






BonningtonAqueduct



Wester Hailes


Slateford Aqueduct



Edinburgh Airport

R Avon

R Almond

Water of Leith

M9

A803

M9

A904

A720

Winchburgh

23

23

2326

2325

25

2536

22

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28

24

27

21

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171717

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0845 676 6000


0845 676 6000


Auchinstarry Marina



Obstruction


DEAD SLOW


Falkirk Wheel

Seagull Trust Base

Seagull Trust Base


Larbert




Hermiston Bridge


Westburn Footbridge

N


Fixed footbridge

Rail Station

Visitor Mooring


Pub / Restaurant

Slipway

40

KEY

WINDING HOLESTurning places on the Union Canal are shown by a white circle with the available length indicated in metres: 17

UNION CANAL

Falkirk HighStation & Car ParkThe Falkirk Tunnel is a narrow tunnel with room for one

way traffic only.Please comply with the safety information signs and the light signals displayed at each end of the tunnel.PREPARATIONSwitch on your headlight, navigation lights and some interior lights.Whoever is steering should have a waterproof torch, and put on some waterproof clothing.TRAFFIC LIGHTSFIXED RED = Tunnel clear of traffic. Proceed towards the entrance with caution. The light will change to FIXED GREEN as you pass the sensor, confirming that you are clear to proceed.FLASHING RED = Boat, or several boats, approaching in the tunnel. Wait, (moored) clear of the entrance. The light will turn to FIXED GREEN when the opposing traffic has cleared the tunnel.When entering the tunnel always check that it is clear, and that no other vessels, particularly small craft, have come through against the signals.APPROACHApproach slowly on the towpath side. If you have to wait your turn, stay well clear of the entrance.As you go in, sound one long blast on your horn.IN TRANSITSteer by looking at one side of the tunnel only and keep to a moderate speed. Move the tiller or wheel as little as possible – it’s a common illusion to feel that the boat is being pulled to the side.Keep at least 2 minutes (at normal cruising speed), or about 160m, behind any boat in front of you.You must not stop in the tunnel. Recreation

Ground

DEAD SLOWSOUND HORN!

Falkirk Tunnel – 633 metres

SportsGround

Princes Park

B 803

DEAD SLOWSOUND HORN!

FALKIRK TUNNEL

N


Fixed footbridge

Rail Station

Visitor Mooring


Pub / Restaurant

Slipway

40

KEY


UNION CANAL


R Kel v i n

67

8910

16

1112131415

GLASGOW

Old Kilpatrick

Dalmuir

Clydebank

Anniesland

Maryhill

Ruchill

Lambhill

Bishopbriggs

Torrance

Kirkintilloch


Lock 37


FerryRoadBridge

KilbowieRoad Bridge


Drop Lock




ArgyllRoadBridge



BardAvenueBridge



WestertonFootbridge

Lock 32Footbridge


SpencerStreetBridge

TempleRd Br

TempleLocks26-27

ClevedenRoad Bridge

MaryhillLocks21-25


LambhillBridge

RuchillStreetBridge



BalmuildyBridge

CadderBridge

HungrysideBridge

GlasgowRoadBridge

TownheadBridge

NicholsonBridge

HillheadBridge

Bearsden



Pipe bridge

Lock 27Footbridge

Bowling



Twechar

AuchinstarryMarina

Kilsyth


Camelon

Falkirk

TwecharBridge

AuchinstarryBridge

CraigmarlochBridge

WyndfordBridge

WyndfordLock 20




A80Bridge

CastlecaryBridge


TheFalkirkWheel




Carron Cut Lock 3

Sea Lock 2


Bridge

RailwayBridge

MerersBridge

OrchardhallBridge

Kel vinhead

Lock 14Footbridge

King’s Seat

CroyStrone Point





A814

A879

A803

A82

A803

A80

M80

Bonny Water

R CarronM90

M8


Southbank Marina

KelvinAqueduct

Grangemouth

Linlithgow

Philpstoun

TheFalkirkWheel


GreenbankAqueduct

62 WalkersBridge

FalkirkTunnel



59 HutsBridge

StationHouseBridge


45PrestonRoadBridge

43 ManseRoadBridge

AvonAqueduct

41 Park FarmBridge

Callendar Park



55 BlairlodgeBridge

54 BrightonsBridge

53 BattockBridge

KirkBridge






46HolemillBridge





River Carron


Camelon

Larbert

Falkirk



DEAD SLOW

Brightons


Broxburn SouthGyle

Slateford

Edinburgh Quay

EDINBURGH


Port Buchan Basin

21a M8 Bridge

AlmondAqueduct

14 GogarMoorBridge

13 JawBridge





Viewforth Bridge


Longstone



35 Craigton Bridge

34 Auldcathie Br

33 Myre Bridge




28 Widewater Bridge

26 BroxburnBridge


Broxburn Rd Br

24 Ryal Bridge

22 Learielaw Bridge

21 Kilpunt Bridge


20 Muirend Bridge



LochrinBasin




Redhall Footbridge




5a Hailes Bridge



Walkers Footbridge





HarrisonPark


Bridge


Ratho

Hermiston

ShaleBings






BonningtonAqueduct



Wester Hailes


Slateford Aqueduct



Edinburgh Airport

R Avon

R Almond

Water of Leith

M9

A803

M9

A904

A720

Winchburgh

23

23

2326

2325

25

2536

22

15

28

24

27

21

16

161616

171717

16

16

18

2219462827 22

40

18


0845 676 6000


0845 676 6000


Auchinstarry Marina



Obstruction


DEAD SLOW


Falkirk Wheel

Seagull Trust Base

Seagull Trust Base


Larbert




Hermiston Bridge


Westburn Footbridge

NBW operated opening bridge

Fixed footbridge

Rail Station

Visitor Mooring


Pub / Restaurant

Slipway

40

KEY


UNION CANAL


R Kel v i n

67

8910

16

1112131415

GLASGOW

Old Kilpatrick

Dalmuir

Clydebank

Anniesland

Maryhill

Ruchill

Lambhill

Bishopbriggs

Torrance

Kirkintilloch


Lock 37


FerryRoadBridge

KilbowieRoad Bridge


Drop Lock




ArgyllRoadBridge



BardAvenueBridge



WestertonFootbridge

Lock 32Footbridge


SpencerStreetBridge

TempleRd Br

TempleLocks26-27

ClevedenRoad Bridge

MaryhillLocks21-25


LambhillBridge

RuchillStreetBridge



BalmuildyBridge

CadderBridge

HungrysideBridge

GlasgowRoadBridge

TownheadBridge

NicholsonBridge

HillheadBridge

Bearsden



Pipe bridge

Lock 27Footbridge

Bowling



Twechar

AuchinstarryMarina

Kilsyth


Camelon

Falkirk

TwecharBridge

AuchinstarryBridge

CraigmarlochBridge

WyndfordBridge

WyndfordLock 20




A80Bridge

CastlecaryBridge


TheFalkirkWheel




Carron Cut Lock 3

Sea Lock 2


Bridge

RailwayBridge

MerersBridge

OrchardhallBridge

Kel vinhead

Lock 14Footbridge

King’s Seat

CroyStrone Point





A814

A879

A803

A82

A803

A80

M80

Bonny Water

R CarronM90

M8


Southbank Marina

KelvinAqueduct

Grangemouth

Linlithgow

Philpstoun

TheFalkirkWheel


GreenbankAqueduct

62 WalkersBridge

FalkirkTunnel



59 HutsBridge

StationHouseBridge


45PrestonRoadBridge

43 ManseRoadBridge

AvonAqueduct

41 Park FarmBridge

Callendar Park



55 BlairlodgeBridge

54 BrightonsBridge

53 BattockBridge

KirkBridge






46HolemillBridge





River Carron


Camelon

Larbert

Falkirk



DEAD SLOW

Brightons


Broxburn SouthGyle

Slateford

Edinburgh Quay

EDINBURGH


Port Buchan Basin

21a M8 Bridge

AlmondAqueduct

14 GogarMoorBridge

13 JawBridge





Viewforth Bridge


Longstone



35 Craigton Bridge

34 Auldcathie Br

33 Myre Bridge




28 Widewater Bridge

26 BroxburnBridge


Broxburn Rd Br

24 Ryal Bridge

22 Learielaw Bridge

21 Kilpunt Bridge


20 Muirend Bridge



LochrinBasin




Redhall Footbridge




5a Hailes Bridge



Walkers Footbridge





HarrisonPark


Bridge


Ratho

Hermiston

ShaleBings






BonningtonAqueduct



Wester Hailes


Slateford Aqueduct



Edinburgh Airport

R Avon

R Almond

Water of Leith

M9

A803

M9

A904

A720

Winchburgh

23

23

2326

2325

25

2536

22

15

28

24

27

21

16

161616

171717

16

16

18

2219462827 22

40

18


0845 676 6000


0845 676 6000


Auchinstarry Marina



Obstruction


DEAD SLOW


Falkirk Wheel

Seagull Trust Base

Seagull Trust Base


Larbert




Hermiston Bridge


Westburn Footbridge

EDINBURGH QUAY


Leamington Lift Bridge is BW operated by prior

arrangement. Call 0845 676 6000.

Facilities & Fuel

EDINBURGH ROWING SECTIONFrom Slateford Aqueduct to Harrison Park

MeggetlandPlayingFields

MeggetlandBridge No 4

MeggetlandNew Bridge

Ashley Terrace Bridge No 3

WindingHole

Winding Hole

Allan ParkFoot Bridge

Note: Not to Scale

Slateford (Bonnie Prince Charlie) Aqueduct

Rowing Section limit

Rowing Section limit

HarrisonPark

Rowing clubs use the canal between Slateford (Prince Charlie) Aqueduct and Harrison Park Bridge. There are caution signs 500m E & W of this section.Craft can transit this section of the canal except between 3.15pm and 5.15pm, September to June, Monday to Friday. No restrictions during July and August.Commercial craft, or pleasure craft whose passage is urgent, can arrange to transit the rowing section during rowing times, but must telephone 0845 676 6000 in advance.

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FO R T H & C LY D E A N D U NI O N C A N A L S

To p 5 t i p s w h e n u s i n g t h e

C a l l 0 84 5 676 6 0 0 0 f o r a ss i s te d p a ssa g e

A l wa y s k n o w h o w l o n g y o u r p l a n n e d j o u r n e y w i l l ta k e

N e e d f o r s u f f i c i e n t c r e w to t ra n s i t

A l wa y s s ti c k to th e c e n t r e o f th e c h a n n e l w h e r e p o ss i b l e

L a s t l o c k i n g o r b r i d g e m o v e m e n t ha l f h o u r b e f o r e c l o s i n g

V i s i t : w w w . s c o t t i s h c a n a l s . c o . u k

lowland canals skipper's guide 2011

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