Colquhoun Square – The Hill House loop from Helensburgh Central

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Colquhoun Square – The Hill House loop from Helensburgh Central

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Colquhoun Square – The Hill House loop from Helensburgh Central

01:06

9.81km

210m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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60 m

Helensburgh Central Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Be it from Edinburgh, Glasgow or one of the other 33 stations on the way to Helensburgh Central, you can take your bike on the train if you want to …

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298 m

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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353 m

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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1.99 km

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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2.11 km

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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2.22 km

Woodland Trail

Highlight • Trail

2.48 km

View of Gare Loch from Above Rhu

Highlight • Lake

Speedy gravel downhill from here

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2.79 km

View of Helensburgh and the Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Lovely woodland paths leading off from Hill House. The round trip view through Dutchess Wood rewards with brilliant views across Helensburgh. Great for a nice evening stroll.

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