Paddling in the surrounding area you can access the canal either side of the wheel. Above the wheel you can paddle back towards Linlithgow and onto Edinburgh. Below the wheel you can paddle towards Glasgow.
Can you paddleboard at the Kelpies?
The Kelpies
There is a visitor centre and leisure park nearby and of course the canal to paddle in. Certainly worth visiting for a sensational SUP Selfie.
Can I paddle board anywhere in Scotland?
Scotland’s “right to roam” means you can paddle board just about everywhere. The expansive lochs are perfect for taking a stand up paddle board out for a cruise. But for a more adventurous paddle, check out the islands and rugged coastline to the west.
Can you kayak The Falkirk Wheel?
Paddling through The Falkirk Wheel
Under certain circumstances, Scottish canals may allow groups of paddlers to access The Falkirk Wheel. If you have prebooked a timeslot, please check in with the Basin Controller on arrival. Paddlers accessing The Falkirk Wheel should portage to the slipway.
Can you paddle board on canals in Scotland?
If you want to go paddling on one of Scotland’s canals, you should plan ahead. Visit the paddling section on the Scottish Canals website for information on: the Caledonian Canal (and the Great Glen Canoe Trail) the Crinan Canal.
Do you need a licence to paddleboard in Scotland?
No. Since the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, Scotland has what we call the ‘right to roam,’ meaning you don’t need a licence to paddle there. If however you do live in Scotland and paddle regularly, you can join the Scottish Canoe Association which includes a host of benefits including liability insurance.
Are you allowed to paddle board anywhere?
Although weather conditions can influence your trip, you can stand up paddle board on any body of water. Rivers, ponds, lakes, and oceans are the most common locations for paddle boarding. However, more people are using paddle boards at whitewater locations, icy ravines, and indoor pools.
Can you paddleboard on lochs in Scotland?
The flat waters of Scotland’s largest loch are ideal for paddleboarding. The many islands offer shelter and places to explore, while the sheer size of the loch allows more experienced paddleboarders the opportunity to enjoy open water conditions. There are places to launch your paddleboard all around the loch.
Where should you not paddle board?
Avoid offshore winds.
They will quickly blow your paddleboard far out to sea, which can make it extremely tiring and difficult to paddle back to shore.
Do you need permission to paddle board on a river?
On most inland waterways you must register or license a paddleboard with the navigation authority responsible for the waterway you intend to use. Navigation authorities typically offer licences for different time periods, often from as little as one day, through to a full year.
Is the Falkirk Wheel the only rotating boat lift?
The Falkirk Wheel is the only fully rotating boat lift in the world. The wheel was built as part of the £85.4m Millennium link project to reunite the Forth and Clyde and Union Canals in Scotland. The canals had previously been linked by a staircase of 11 locks which took nearly a day to pass through.
Can you walk between the Kelpies to Falkirk Wheel?
Experience this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Falkirk, Falkirk. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
How much does it cost to use the Falkirk Wheel?
Adult £13.50. Concession £12.00 (anyone over 60, holding an Access Card, full time Student or Falkirk Council Tax Payer. We may ask to see proof of age or status) Child (5-15yrs) £8.00.
Can you paddleboard in lochs?
Paddleboarding is an amazing and very low impact way to explore Scotland’s coast, lochs and waterways at your own pace.
Do you need a license to paddle board in the Sea UK?
In England and Wales, you will need a Waterways License to paddle on all Environment Agency and Canal & River Trust waterways, plus a few other stretches of water across the country.
Are you allowed to kayak anywhere in Scotland?
There are some places where licenses aren’t required, like paddling in the sea, estuaries or most tidal water (which can often travel quite far up many rivers). However, these are the areas that require skill and experience to go paddling.
Can you drink a beer on a paddleboard?
Never Drink While Paddle Boarding
Other things to stay away from while out on the water include any medications that make you drowsy and any other medications that can impair your coordination or judgment. In short, you need to treat drinking and paddleboarding just as you would drinking and driving.
Can non swimmers paddleboard?
You do not need to know how to swim to paddleboard. However, it is advised to wear a life jacket and practice in still, calm waters between 20” and 30” deep. A lagoon would be the best and safest location to do so.
Can I paddleboard without lessons?
I would say, Yes, you do need lessons, unless you have surfing experience. You need to know how to handle the boards as they are often longer/larger than surfboards.
Where are you allowed to paddle board UK?
You can take your stand up paddleboard on all of the waterways our licence covers. Use our look up below to check. There are a few exceptions though. These are the Cromford Canal (Derbyshire) and Bridgewater Canal (Manchester).
How much is a paddle board licence UK?
Prices range from around £20 for a week’s licence on a river only to around £122 for 30-day ‘Explorer’ licence on a canal or river (prices as of April 2022), which allows you to spread out your use across the year.