Paying motorhome area

(FK1 4RS) Falkirk Wheel Car Park

4.12/5
Created on 27.07.2014 by krisandsimone
#17046 - Paying motorhome area
7 services
  • Pets allowed
  • Drinking water
  • Black water
  • Waste container
  • Public toilets
  • Showers (possible access)
  • Laundry
5 activities
  • Mountain bike tracks
  • Departure of hikes
  • Fishing spots
  • Point of view
  • Playground
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Juste à la roue de Falkirk. Arrivez avant 17h30 et ils vous remettent les clés pour utiliser les équipements de la marina (élimination des déchets, etc., utilise la clé BWB standard si vous avez la vôtre). des terrains de jeux fantastiques et un jeu d'eau pour 4 enfants (gratuit) et de belles tables de pique-nique sur les canaux. Le camping vous donne également droit à 10 % de réduction sur les billets pour faire des promenades en bateau à roue. pas de branchement électrique

Right at the Falkirk Wheel. Arrive before 17.30, and they give you keys to use the marina ammenities (elsan disposal, refuse etc, uses standard BWB key if you have your own ). fantastic playgrounds and a water play pal 4 the kids (free), and nice picnic tables on the canals. camping entitles you to 10% off tickets to go on the boat rides on the wheel too. no power hookup

Direkt am Falkirk Wheel. Wenn Sie vor 17.30 Uhr ankommen, erhalten Sie Schlüssel für die Nutzung der Annehmlichkeiten des Jachthafens (Elsan-Entsorgung, Müll usw., wenn Sie einen eigenen haben, verwenden Sie den Standard-BWB-Schlüssel). Fantastische Spielplätze und ein Wasserspielplatz für die Kinder (kostenlos) sowie schöne Picknicktische an den Kanälen. Beim Camping erhalten Sie 10 % Ermäßigung auf die Tickets für Bootsfahrten mit dem Rad. kein Stromanschluss


Price of services
Gratuit
Parking cost
15 £
Number of places
40
Open/Closed
All year
  • 55.9997, -3.8381 (lat, lng)
    N 55°59’58.9164” W 3°50’17.124”

  • NCR754
    FK1 4RS Falkirk,
    flag-gb United Kingdom

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Average (64 Feedback) : 4.12/5
  • 5/5

    Wheel still not in operation. Parking free during the day until the 28th of March. Flat tarmaced area to park on. Water free and available to all vans. Rubbish bins provided at carpark. £20 deposit for key to use utility room with black waste dump, toilets, showers and washing machine (£3 per wash and £3 per dry) which you get from cafe area.

  • 3/5

    Must arrive before 1600 to pay at reception and acquire key for emptying black waste and for shower/toilet. Plenty of parking and walks beside the canal. During January 2024 many parts where closed due to maintenance.

  • 5/5

    Stayed last night, wonderful to see the wheel lit up. Parking first car park on left. 4 taps around car park as previous comments not standed size thread, Actually 1", local B&Q 10 mins away got connector with all 3 sizes for £2. Biffa bin on car park. Elsan 5 mins walk where a BWB waterways key but can for a deposit get one at tge shop. note wheel not turning until Mar 2024 for maintenance.

  • 2/5

    gut ist die Lage direkt mit Blick auf das Falkirk Wheel und den schönen Radweg immer am Wasser entlang zu den Kelpies, das wars dann aber auch schon, Bezahlung, Handling Kaution für Schlüssel (nur Cash), suboptimale V/E (man muss mit der WC Cassette einen Berg runter bis zum Jachthafen laufen z.B.), keine Beschilderung o.ä., wenn man das erste Mal kommt ist das Rätselraten pur, kein Grauwasser

  • 5/5

    Excellent place to stay overnight to visit the Falkirk Wheel. Lots to do for the children too. Cafe and visitors centre are nice, facilities are clean although a bit of a walk from the overnight carpark. £15 for the night £20 (refundable) for the facilities key. Large carpark with space for a lot of vans. Good walks along the canals too for the dogs. Kelpies are a 4mile walk along the canal.

  • 4/5

    Impeccable pour une nuit. Sur le parking de la roue de Falkirk. Une fois le parc fermé, c'est super tranquille. Arrivée avant 17:30 pour avoir la clé des sanitaires auprès du magasin du parc. Accueil très sympa.

  • 1/5

    très mal indiqué, très cher : 15£ pour les "services"... juste pour les toilettes chimiques car l'eau ne fonctionne que quand l'eau du lac est remontée donc on ne sait pas à quel moment... et pas d'eaux grises.

  • 4/5

    Toller Stellplatz für eine Nacht. Wir sind leider zu spät gekommen um uns noch den Schlüssel für die toilette und dusche zu holen. Nette andere Camper haben uns Ihren geliehen um die Toilette zu reinigen. Am nächsten Morgen ab 9:30 Schlüssel bekommen und am Wheel bezahlt. Alle super nett und wir haben uns sehr sicher und wohl gefühlt. Der weg zu den Sanitär Anlagen ca 3 Minuten.

  • 5/5

    Excellent spot to park. everything the same as the other comments. We decided to cycle to see the Kelpies lit up in the dark. 5 miles each way, mostly along the canal, but note that the swing bridge at the canal by the Falkirk wheel is closed at 8pm. you can access the main gate by bike though.

  • 4/5

    parking calme pour la nuit. 15£ la nuit avec eau vidange WC (caution 20£) a l'accueil. WC douches (attention ne ferment pas à clef de l'intérieur allez y a deux...).

  • 4/5

    Haben hier nur zum Spaziergang gestanden, wäre auch über Nacht ok.

  • 5/5

    Excellent place to see Falkirk wheel. 15f per night. Services: drinking water, waste water, toilet emptying, shower, toilets. If you want to get the key for the services you have to make check in until 17.30 when the center closes.

  • 5/5

    Hele mooie rustige plek met in de avond een mooie licht “show” bij het Falkirk Wheel.

  • 4/5

    Cafe closes at 3:30 pm but with keys from the visitor centre, it is possible to continue to use the toilet, shower and chem. waste facilities. The key is borrowed from the visitor centre for a 20£ deposit. Parking lot is busy in the afternoon but quiets around 6 pm.

  • 4/5

    „Nur“ ein Parkplatz, aber tolle Aussicht auf das Wheel, Spielplatz und Café beim Wheel und gute Ausgangslage für Spaziergänge. Die Duschen/WCs sind ok, aber man muss halt zur Anlage laufen (nicht weit, aber zu weit um schnell aufs Klo zu gehen:-)).

  • 4/5

    Top spot à retenir car parfait pour visiter Falkirk Wheel et les Kelpies à une petite balade à vélo. C'est 15£ la nuit, sans électricité. Il faut aller au visitor's centre pour payer et avoir la clé d'accès aux sanitaires (caution 20£). Il y a des douches et des WC, tous très propres (et les WC ont papier et savon) et un local pour vider vos toilettes. C'est un peu loin.

  • 3/5

    Es un sitio estupendo para pasar la noche, excelentes vistas. Pero no encontramos vater químico que era lo que íbamos buscando. Así que esa información habría que verificarla.

  • 4/5

    Great spot, very quiet. Easy cycle ride to The Kelpies along the canal, short walk to see the tunnel lit up too £15 for the night, fresh water on site £20 key deposit for showers and toilets Fantastic seeing Falkirk wheel lit up at night

  • 4/5

    Highly recommend. Large screw connector for water taps. Cycle paths along both levels of canal worth a look.

  • 4/5

    Haben eine ruhige Nacht hier verbracht. Mit einem Schlüssel, den man im Shop (bis 17:30 Uhr) unten bekommt, hat man Zugang zu Duschen, WC und Waschmaschine. Bei Übernachtung bekommt man Rabatte auf ein Frühstück im Café. Genug Platz, um mit Hunden spazieren zu gehen. Zum Teil schöne Aussicht aufs Wheel.

  • 5/5

    Fabulous stopover, lots of space for about 50 motorhomes. paid deposit for key to use facilities well worth it, very clean, be aware that if needing to empty grey waste it goes in the elsan point so containers would be needed, washing machine & dryer only £3 great value. great view of the wheel & fabulous to see at night lit up. plenty of walks cycle rides, Will definitely be back.

  • 5/5

    Plenty of space. Great views. BRB key we took with us only opened the showers. Maybe we did it wrong lol. great for you walks and park for kids but was not open due to safety concerns. Boat trips available but £15 each for adults. Discount on breakfast in the cafe with overnight stay. £15 overnight pay at the visitor centre and can borrow a BRB key for £20 deposit

  • 5/5

    Die Anfahrt erfolgt über eine Schranke, hier muss ein Ticket gezogen werden. Anschl. sollte man zum Souvenir-Shop im Hebewerkcenter. Dort bezahlt man die 15 £ und erhält später dann das Ausfahrticket. Wer will nimmt sich für 20 £ Pfand den Duschschlüssel gleich mit. Am Besten rechtsseitig, hinten parken, da hat man den Besten Überblick. Der Platz, die Duschen und das WC sind Zweckmäßig.

  • 5/5

    This is a cracking place to bring the kids for a day out, lot to do, play park etc, cafe, shop, boat rides up & down the Falkirk wheel, we r staying the night in r motorhome £15 all in if u pay (£20 refundable) for toilet & showers, defo worth a visit

  • 5/5

    Pour arriver a ce spot, suivre Falkirk wheel a partir du centre ville, avant 17:30 pour avoir accès a la douche sinon attendre 10:00 pour l'ouverture de l'accueil. 15 livre la nuit accès à la douche sans sur coût. 20 livres de caution. Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir une personne parlant français. Je recommande

  • 3/5

    Teil des Fallkirk Wheels Areals, es ist der größere Parkplatz auf der linken Seite wenn man von oben kommt. Dort sind Mülleimer und Wasser. Alles nicht ausgeschildert, wir dachten wir sind falsch und haben dann im Center gefragt. Wir wollten nur Müll und Chemietoilette entsorgen, das war aber leider nicht möglich, nur mit Übernachtung. Schade! Ansonsten schön gelegen und nachts bestimmt ruhig.

  • 3/5

    Pongo 3 estrellas por falta de información. A fecha de hoy, 16-oct-2022, en la entrada al falkirk park, había un letrero de horario de 10:00-17:30. Por lo que nos hemos tenido que volver al Kelpies Park, que estábamos visitando antes. El parking de los Kelpies cierra a las 21:45h, también permite pernoctar por 7,50£, fuera del vallado, pero sin servicios.

  • 4/5

    Aire très grande mais avec benne à déchets pour travaux et plots de bornage ce jour. Borne de paiement « out of order » donc gratuit une chance pour nous. Parking calme si ce n’est les quelques voitures qui viennent tard mais rien de bien méchant. Nuit calme .

  • 5/5

    Really quiet night. No road noise and no cars driving around late at night. Made full use of showers, door locks are a bit temperamental and need some maintenance. The shower was very clean and warm. The is no longer any discount on the boat ride if staying overnight. Still a great location for a stopover.

  • 5/5

    great place to stop £15 for 24 houses £20 for shower key refundable when you take it back but cant take key back until 9.45 am bit of a pain if you want an early start in morning

  • 4/5

    perfect place for the night. very busy here in weekend with families who are there for a day out. info office very helpfull. got a large load of washing done and dried for 6 pounds. water tap close to parking area.toilets a wee walk as well as dumping station which looked grubby but we were pleased to be able to empty it. for us worth the 15.pound to stay

  • 4/5

    Een nachtje gestaan voor bezoek aan de Falkirk Wheel en de Kelpies. Rustig 's nachts, wel een plateau met behoorlijk wat wind. Indien je overnacht, meld je aan het visitor center voor sluitingstijd, na betaling ontvang je de sleutels van de toiletten (borg), douches en loosplaats chemisch toilet. Wij waren niet op de hoogte en betaalden aan de automaat en konden hier geen gebruik van maken.

  • 4/5

    Für eine Nacht Ok. Günstig gelegen. Etwas teuer für alte Sanitäranlagen und sonst nichts. Ausreichend Platz auch in der Hochsaison.

  • 5/5

    Great car park facilities £15 charge for overnight stay. Staff at Centre were welcoming and offered a key for shower and toilet facilities £20 refundable deposit. Nice walks around the surrounding woodland and river.

  • 5/5

    This is a fantastic place to stop and park up for the night. kids (3yrs and 20month) loved it as there is a play park and paddle pool. Got here late but will pay in the morning for parking.

  • 4/5

    Huge parking area. Toilet, laundry and chemical toilet facilities available, accessed by a key (£20 deposit from the visitor centre - closes 5.30pm)). Barrier was down in the morning and you need to get a QR code from the centre. Water available on the car park, but at time of visit people were washing their dogs and allowing them to drink directly from the tap so we didn't use it.

  • 5/5

    large carpark.blue badge holders park free overnight but get ticket validated at reception. given notice for window also has security guards number,has camera overhead carpark4. taps on carpark need 25mm screw fitting. very busy with dog walkers.

  • 2/5

    Great place, friendly but very expansive 15 Pounds to use the service only…

  • 3/5

    Nuestra experiencia fue un poco caótica, llegamos el sábado por la noche sobre las 21:00, y la barrera estaba abierta, a la mañana fuimos a pagar las 15£, al ir a recepción pagamos pero en ningún momento nos pidió matrícula de nuestra autocaravana, un timo y servicios no tiene ninguno no sé dónde están esos servicios que decían, solo hay varios grifos de agua y ya está.

  • 5/5

    It was quiet the night we were there which meant we parked in the top car park right next to the wheel. The view was easily worth the £15 fee. As has been said before, it’s an odd thread on the water outlets so had to fashion an adapter to fill up and the pressure was barely enough to get through our filling hose!

  • 4/5

    Good to park 4 night - £15 pay at reception. Key is £20 refundable cash deposit, to clean loos, showers, w/machine, grey water & chem point. At rear of canalside building & access is til 8pm. Water on taps at carpark BE WARNED it's 25mm thread on tap, no adaptor, larger than garden hose attachments it catches you out. Overnight parking gives you 20% off voucher for full breakfast at onsite cafe.

  • 2/5

    sommes venus pour les services, n'avons pas trouvé les eaux noires il y a des robinets accessibles,parking gratuit pour 20 minutes

  • 5/5

    Very enjoyable one night stay, well worth the £15 for 24hrs stay,

  • 5/5

    Just spent a great night here. Pretty quite as the boating season has not started yet. £15 for overnight but worth it. Lovely shower and toilets. All heated. Right on the canal where you can walk or cycle to see the Kelpies and stop if at several pubs for a drink. Will definitely be back.

  • 5/5

    We stayed here for our last night in Scotland. We visited The Wheel and the Kelpies before bedding down for the night. The Wheel is lit up at night and the area also has lights around the car park…. Go up the track to the canal and check out the tunnel. We didn’t use the facilities as we needed to leave first thing in the morning to head home. We slept well and it was quiet throughout the night.

  • 4/5

    We stayed here with our children in our 7.2m. Suitable for motorhomes of any size. Our hose didn’t fit the water tap which is on the large top deck car park. Friendly moho neighbour lent us a watering can. 4 other vans staying. No need to book.

  • 3/5

    Only 2 campervans when we stayed. Lots and lots of cars back and forth upto about 10.30 pm looking at the view. Lots of families picnicking until 10pm. It quietened off but we were suprised the carpark barriers were left open. showers okay and clean

  • 5/5

    Fantastic, Really enjoyed the Falkirk wheel and a good night sleep. we'll be going again.

  • 4/5

    Good location and good price. Pay at the visitors centre (£15 overnight parking in May 2021) all keys taken so we didn’t have access to facilities not a problem for us. Water points dotted around overnight carpark. Keep your receipt to validate prior to leaving (ANPR cameras). Only a handful of people, just a shame the group of MH who all knew each other spaced themselves out diagonally taking up the whole bottom corner meaning no one else could park by the wheel and enjoy the view- we parked near the entrance and had a good view so again not an issue for us but was for others who turned up.

  • 4/5

    Very quiet stay in April. Had a wonderful cycle along the towpath to the Kelpies. We couldn't return the key at 9am to make an early getaway so had to go back later to claim our deposit back.

  • 5/5

    Great Night stop.....arrived before 530...but no keys left so cant comment on facilities as we couldnt use them.....we didnt need to so no problem....cycled the tow path to see the Kelpies in the dark..... bridge over canal back to site closed after 8 but luckily the security guard had swung it for some boaters just as we got there so we were able to get back in that way. Left before 10 so barrier still up so didnt need to validate parking ticket in visitor centre before we left

  • 5/5

    *Arrive before the visitor centre closes to pay for overnight parking pass and to get acces to key for shower/toilet. £20 deposit required. Water points easily accessible. View of the Wheel with sunset behind. Long walk along the canal to the Kelpies. Plenty of spaces. Toilets and shower very clean. Good phone signal. Waste waster disposal and coin operated laundry facilities. £15/night.

  • 5/5

    Très beau parking. 3,50£ la journée.

  • 5/5

    Really really nice peaceful

  • 5/5

    Mercredi 6 novembre 2019, parking gratuit, poubelle et eau gratuite.

  • 5/5

    Endroit fabuleux et unique qui vaut en lui-même le détour. C’est un parking stabilisé situé au milieu d’un parc de loisir. Il faut arriver avant 20h (fermeture de la porte principale) le prix est de 15 livres la nuit et permet d’y rester le lendemain. Peu de monde le soir en général ce qui permet de profiter au calme des aires de jeux et de promenade. Le gardien sur demande (présent toute la nuit est agréable malgré son bon accent :-)) Laisse accéder aux toilettes chimiques, toilettes et cabines de douche sommaires mais propres. Sur le parking on trouve des poubelles et des points d’eau mais il n’y a pas de bornes pour l'électricité.

  • 3/5

    Staying overnight is not a problem, when it comes to facilities though you can basically only rely on the freshwater. There was no possibility to empty the grey water tank nor the toilets. Staff is very friendly and helps out as they can, however weren't so sure about the toilets and the grey water tank.

  • 4/5

    31st may 2019 update. still £15 pounds for an overnighter. gates locked at 8pm so secure. vistors centre good for coffee and food. the picture attached to this appears not to be the Falkirk wheel car park. the canal inn pub about a mile diwn the canal is a good spot for a beer.

  • 4/5

    Nice spot beside the Falkirk wheel. Quiet at night. Gates are locked at 8pm. Showers and toilets in visitore centre. Lots of walks from carpark.

  • 4/5

    Fabulous place to spend the night, right next to the wheel. Fee of £15 to be paid at the visitor's centre. For £20 cash deposit, you get a key to the marine toilets and showers. No electric, but water taps all round. You receive a poster for your windscreen to let the all night security guard know that you have permission to stay.

  • 4/5

    Good spot for the night £15. A £20 key deposit for toilets & showers if required. (11/9/2017)

  • 3/5

    En fait, maintenant (10 juin 2017), c'est 15 £. Si c'est juste pour passer la nuit, il suffit d'arriver après 19h.

  • 1/5

    Parking réservé au camping-car, fermé 28/12/2016

  • 5/5

    Parfait pour passer une bonne nuit.