Pip and the Avon Aqueduct

Falkirk High Station Start your adventure at the designated Wheelside Adventures starting point at Falkirk High Station. Make sure your whole group is ready before beginning the route.

• Fully charged smartphone • Comfortable walking shoes • Weather-appropriate clothing • Water and snacks • Waterproof jacket and sun protection when appropriate • Optional binoculars for wildlife spotting • Curiosity! 🐦🔎 Pip also recommends bringing your best pair of looking eyes and listening ears.

This is a long outdoor walking adventure of approximately 10.45 km and around 3 hours, depending on walking speed and time spent at checkpoints. The route includes canal towpaths, countryside paths and natural outdoor terrain. Surfaces may be uneven, muddy, wet or slippery, particularly after poor weather. The route is not suitable for all mobility levels or all types of wheelchair or pushchair. Please assess current conditions and your group's abilities before starting. Stay on appropriate paths and follow any local signs, barriers and access instructions.

Please put safety before the adventure. Stay on designated paths and keep away from unsafe edges, steep drops and deep water. Do not climb the aqueduct, bridges, walls, canal structures or other historic features. Keep children supervised at all times. The GPS adventure does not replace adult supervision. When Pip asks you to look around, stop somewhere safe before looking at your phone. Never walk while staring at the screen. Do not enter the water or approach wildlife. Watch animals quietly from a safe distance. Do not pick plants, disturb nests or dens, or remove historic objects, stones or anything else from the environment. Check the weather before setting out and be prepared for Scottish conditions. If conditions become unsafe, stop the adventure and return safely.

Wheelside Adventures provides GPS-guided entertainment and educational content. It does not replace responsible adult supervision, local safety guidance, maps, signage or your own judgement. GPS positioning can vary depending on device, satellite reception, weather, surroundings and other conditions. Always follow physical signs and use common sense. Parents, guardians and accompanying adults remain responsible for children and for deciding whether the route and conditions are suitable for their group. Historic structures, waterways and natural environments can present hazards. Do not climb, enter restricted areas, approach dangerous edges or disturb wildlife.