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Tamfourhill, Falkirk, Stirlingshire.
| NGR: | NS 85257 79851 |
| WGS84: | 55.99784, -3.84132 |
| Length: | 334 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Scottish Lower Coal Measures Fm |
| Tags: | Tunnel, ManMade |
| Registry: | second |
Canal tunnel (20th Century).
This tunnel was built as part of the Millennium Link project to carry the Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal beneath the Antonine Wall, the Edinburgh-Glasgow (main) railway line, and Bonnyhill Road. It thus forms the southern approach to the Falkirk Wheel. The tunnel is short, straight and of circular section. The sides have been formed by sprayed concrete, and both entrances are of simple form. There is a railed footpath on the E side of the waterway. [Canmore]
NS 85257 79851 (N entrance) to NS 85265 79684 (S entrance).
Alternative Names: Rough Castle Tunnel, New Falkirk Tunnel, Millennium Link, Falkirk Wheel Tunnel
Notes: Given coordinates are for the N entrance, nr the Falkirk Wheel. Not to be confused with Prospect Hill Canal Tunnel.
Hydrographic Feeds: Union Canal
Hydrographic Resurgences: Union Canal
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This entry was last updated: 2026-01-13 21:31:04
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