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.
The experience
Join Coggie the canal otter on a family-friendly mini expedition around the world-famous Falkirk Wheel! Perfect for little adventurers, this gentle, half-hour stroll introduces the magic of Scottish engineering through playful storytelling and interactive challenges. Discover how mighty waters, clever gears, and gentle balances move massive boats high into the sky. Grab your explorer jacket and see the waterways through an otter's eyes!
The trail
See the route before you go
Starting point
Meet outside the Falkirk Wheel visitor centre entrance, near the main basin viewing plaza. Follow local directional road signs to the visitor car park where designated parking bays and accessible facilities are available.
What to bring
Sturdy walking shoes or trainers, waterproof jackets for changeable Scottish weather, a bottle of drinking water, and a fully charged smartphone to follow your trail clues.
Terrain & accessibility
Smooth, well-maintained tarmac and gravel pathways with level surfaces throughout the main basin area, suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Safety
Always supervise children closely near open water, canal basins, and steep drops. Stay on designated pedestrian footpaths, watch for passing cyclists, and never climb on safety barriers or working engineering structures.
Important information
Participants undertake this self-guided walk at their own risk. Wheelside Trading Co. accepts no liability for personal injury, loss, or property damage during your journey; please exercise common sense and respect the waterside environment at all times.