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View of Loch Lomond – View of Loch Lomond loop from Helensburgh Upper

View of Loch Lomond – View of Loch Lomond loop from Helensburgh Upper

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View of Loch Lomond – View of Loch Lomond loop from Helensburgh Upper

01:33

20.9km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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692 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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1.16 km

View of Gare Loch from Above Rhu

Highlight • Lake

Speedy gravel downhill from here

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3.12 km

Three Lochs Way: Helensburgh Segment

Highlight • Trail

Great quality fast gravel track that forms part of the Three Lochs Way.

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5.42 km

Glen Fruin

Highlight • Trail

The road is closed just as you hit the main climb at the end of the road but the side road that takes to the haul road is still open.

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5.80 km

Scenic Climb in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.9 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

This track boasts some fantastic views overlooking Loch Lomond.

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12.2 km

Halfway between the southern end of Loch Lomond and the River Clyde, this clearing offers water views on both sides. An achievable walk from Helensburg and Balloch, it's a fun hike that can be completed in a few hours.

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13.9 km

View of Helensburgh and the Firth of Clyde

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

As you can see in the photos it's a good track so it's dry even after prolonged rain.

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20.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.64 km

4.72 km

4.63 km

1.88 km

1.35 km

534 m

143 m

Surfaces

9.52 km

8.12 km

3.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

13°C

6°C

21 %

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View of Loch Lomond – View of Loch Lomond loop from Helensburgh Upper

The Hill House

View of Gare Loch from Above Rhu

Three Lochs Way: Helensburgh Segment

Glen Fruin

Scenic Climb in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

View of Loch Lomond

View of Loch Lomond

View of Helensburgh and the Firth of Clyde

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