Are there toilets along the trail? There are toilets at The Helix 8am – 10pm and at The Falkirk Wheel open 10am-5.30pm.
Do the Kelpies have toilets?
There are toilets available in The Visitor Centre during opening hours of 9:30 – 17:00.
Can you walk between the Kelpies to Falkirk Wheel?
This walk visits two of the major highlights on the Forth and Clyde Canal in central Scotland. The route runs for just over 4 miles along the flat canal towpath. The walk starts at the car park at the Falkirk Wheel in Falkirk.
Are there toilets at The Helix?
There are 3 sets of toilets within the Helix. They are opened at a variety of times depending on the time of the year. Please check our website for details.
Is parking at the Falkirk Wheel free?
Parking. The main car park is a 5 – 10 minute walk along the side of the canal with a slight incline. There is a charge of £3.50 per day for parking. This payment helps to maintain The Falkirk Wheel and Scotland’s Canals.
Are public toilets free in Scotland?
There are publicly accessible buildings with toilets within communities which you are not required to pay for and could be used.
How far apart are The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel?
about 4.5 miles
It’s about 4.5 miles.
Does it cost to see The Kelpies?
You can visit The Kelpies free of charge any time of the day, 365 days of the year due to their prime location in The Helix park. The area around the massive sculptures has been designed to give access for all, meaning everyone can come and see them up close.
How long is The Kelpies walk?
Get to know this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Grangemouth, Falkirk. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
How much does it cost to go to The Kelpies?
It’s completely FREE to park up here and visit the Kelpies. But, you will need to pay an overnight charge of £5 for campervans from March – October (no campsite facilities are available here).
Is The Kelpies car park free?
Large free car park is about 100 yards from the Kelpies via a flat well-surfaced pathway.
Can you swim at the Helix Falkirk?
The Mariner Leisure Centre is situated in Camelon, just outside Falkirk. With a large pool, sports facilities and a cafe, the Mariner has something for all the family. The Mariner offers a Lagoon-shaped leisure pool with beach area and wave machine and baby pool.
Can you stay overnight at The Kelpies?
In fact, you can even stay in The Kelpies car park overnight for a small fee! Located conveniently just off the M9, you can add The Kelpies park to your route stop with minimal disruption.
Can you stay overnight at the Falkirk Wheel?
Some overnight parking is available for a fee of £15 per night, with a £20 key deposit. Stays are limited to three nights per visit. The designated overnight area is not euqipped for power or lighting but 24 hours access is allowed to facilities in the New Port Downey Building.
Can you go inside The Kelpies?
The only way to get inside a Kelpie is on a Kelpies Tour!
The pinnacle of the tour is that you get to experience a Kelpie from the inside, and see for yourself the breathtaking engineering and design of The Kelpies.
What time does Falkirk Wheel shut?
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| Address: | Lime Road, Tamfourhill, Falkirk FK1 4RS |
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| Operated by: | Scottish Canals |
| Opening Hours: | Summer Daily: 9:45 am to 5.30 pm / Winter Wed – Sun: 11am to 4.00pm |
What is the bathroom called in Scotland?
cludgie – toilet, or lavatory, originally outdoors.
Is it law in Scotland to let someone use your toilet?
Under Scots Law, if a stranger asks to use your toilet you are legally obliged to let them. It comes from an extension of the old Scottish common law requiring hospitality to be shown to all guests – and while it has never been formally authorised by parliament, it is enforceable.
Can you flush toilet paper in Scotland?
Flushing things like wipes and , sanitary towels which may contain plastic down the toilet can cause drains to block, flooding your home and your neighbours. It’s easy in the bathroom just follow our 3Ps rule and only flush Pee, Poo and toilet Paper.
Is Falkirk closer to Glasgow or Edinburgh?
It lies in the Forth Valley, 231⁄2 miles (38 kilometres) northwest of Edinburgh and 201⁄2 miles (33 km) northeast of Glasgow. 35,590 (mid-2020 est.)
Is Falkirk worth visiting?
The area boasts some outstanding attractions, including The Kelpies, The Helix, The Falkirk Wheel, Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, the Antonine Wall, and The John Muir Way to name but a few.