Burke & Hare: The Dark Canal
A 10km GPS audio thriller through the dark history of the Union Canal
Price
£4.95
Duration
3 hours walk
Distance
10.45km
Style
Adults
Your adventure begins here
Ready to step into the story?
Start when you are at the route, keep location access on, and let each checkpoint unlock as you reach it.
Four passes with 20% off the normal total price. After payment, four linked access codes are issued for your group.
The experience
A 10km GPS audio thriller following the real history of William Burke and William Hare along the Union Canal from Falkirk High to Avon Aqueduct. Walk through the landscape where Burke and Hare genuinely worked, as the story moves from canal construction and the harsh world of the navvies into the notorious crimes that made their names infamous. Historical fact, human stories and dark atmosphere combine in a location-triggered journey through Falkirk's past.
The trail
See the route before you go
Starting point
Begin at Falkirk High Station. Follow the route towards the Union Canal and Avon Aqueduct. Your first story checkpoint will unlock when you reach the starting area.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, a charged smartphone, headphones or earbuds, and water. GPS/location services must be enabled for the checkpoint experience.
Terrain & accessibility
Approximately 10km along canal towpaths and paths. Some sections may be uneven, muddy or wet depending on weather. Take care around water and follow local signage. Allow sufficient time to complete the route safely.
Safety
his is an approximately 10km outdoor walking adventure along canal towpaths and paths. Surfaces may be uneven, muddy or wet. Take care near water, roads and other users of the route. Wear suitable footwear and check weather conditions before setting out. Do not walk while distracted by your phone or headphones. Follow all local signs and instructions.
Important information
This experience is based on documented historical events and locations, with atmospheric storytelling used to bring the history to life. Where historical evidence is uncertain, the experience does not present speculation as established fact. Wheelside does not claim that any murders or burials took place along this route unless supported by historical evidence. Participants are responsible for their own safety while completing the route.
Finish reward
The Dark Canal
Completed the 10km Burke & Hare: The Dark Canal GPS audio thriller from Falkirk High to Avon Aqueduct.
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