The Hill House – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh Upper

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The Hill House – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh Upper

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The Hill House – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh Upper

02:41

9.78km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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683 m

The Hill House

Highlight • Historical Site

High on a hill in Helensburgh, overlooking the River Clyde, sits what is universally regarded as Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic creation.

The Hill House is a visually arresting mix …

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807 m

The Hill House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hill House was designed and built for the publisher Walter Blackie between 1902-1904. The house was the brainchild of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret, who created …

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1.32 km

Blackhill Plantation

Forest

2.19 km

Glenan Burn Cup and Ring Marked Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

A sacred stone covered in bronze age ring and cup markings, as well as more recent graffiti. Its location near a spring may be meaningful, but its original purpose has …

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2.83 km

Bench With Sea View

Highlight • Viewpoint

A bench for a picnick break with a view to the sea.

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6.50 km

View of Loch Lomond from Kidston Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coffee on the terrace

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8.30 km

James Street Community Garden

Highlight • Natural

"The garden, which was developed from a derelict children’s playground, is an area for locals to relax and enjoy amongst all sorts of plantlife." Source: helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/18718961.pictures-james-street-community-garden-plant-sale
The community garden even has its own Facebook page: facebook.com/Jamesstreetgarden/?locale=en_GB

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8.52 km

Helensburgh Outdoor Museum – John Muir Plinth

Highlight • Structure

"Helensburgh’s Outdoor Museum is an awarding winning museum situated in the centre of Helensburgh in Colquohoun Square. It is an accessible museum that explores, celebrates and displays the rich and …

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8.57 km

Colquhoun Square

Highlight • Settlement

"Colquhoun Square has been designed to create a town centre with attractive, usable and flexible public space which supports community events, festivals and markets. While previously the area was a …

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9.78 km

End point

Train Station

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