400 kV Forth Crossing

#5081 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Facts and practical information

The 275 kV Forth Crossing has the tallest electricity towers in Scotland. They stand next to the Clackmannanshire Bridge and the Kincardine Bridge, and cross the River Forth. The tower at the southern end is 153.9 metres, that at the northern end 137.16 metres tall. ()

Coordinates: 56°4'5"N, 3°44'52"W

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400 kV Forth Crossing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kincardine Bridge, Airth Castle, Clackmannanshire Bridge, Fife Coastal Path.

0.8 miE
Bridge
Kincardine Bridge
21 min walk • The Kincardine Bridge is a road bridge crossing the Firth of Forth from Falkirk council area to Kincardine, Fife, Scotland.
0.9 miSW
Spa, Hotel, Reportedly haunted
Airth Castle, Airth
24 min walk • Airth Castle is a castle overlooking the village of Airth and the River Forth, in the Falkirk area of Scotland. The castle is currently operating as a hotel and spa.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Clackmannanshire Bridge
13 min walk • The Clackmannanshire Bridge is a road bridge over the Firth of Forth in Scotland which opened to traffic on 19 November 2008. Prior to 1 October 2008 the bridge was referred to as the upper Forth crossing while the name was chosen.
1 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Fife Coastal Path
26 min walk • The Fife Coastal Path is a Scottish long distance footpath that runs from Kincardine to Newburgh along the coastline of Fife. The path was created in 2002, originally running from North Queensferry to Tayport.
1.1 miE
Town
Kincardine
28 min walk • Kincardine or Kincardine-on-Forth is a small town on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, in Fife, Scotland. The town was given the status of a burgh of barony in 1663. It was at one time a reasonably prosperous minor port.
0.9 miSW
Ruins
Airth Old Parish Church, Falkirk
23 min walk • Airth Old Parish Church is a ruined church which stands within the grounds of Airth Castle at Airth, in the Falkirk council area in Scotland. The building is now roofless.

400 kV Forth Crossing

Facts and practical information

400 kV Forth Crossing plan & book

400 kV Forth Crossing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kincardine Bridge

Airth Castle, Airth

Clackmannanshire Bridge

Fife Coastal Path

Kincardine

Airth Old Parish Church, Falkirk