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Henry Bell Monument – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh Upper

Henry Bell Monument – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh Upper

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Henry Bell Monument – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh Upper

01:23

29.7km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.0 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.2 km

View of Loch Lomond from Kidston Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coffee on the terrace

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27.7 km

Clyde Sea Lochs Trail Sign, Helensburgh

Highlight • Trail

Interesting information about Helensburgh, such as its history and local heroes as well as the surrounding wildlife, can be found on this sign. Furthermore, there are two QR codes that …

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27.8 km

Henry Bell Monument

Highlight • Monument

This monument was erected in 1872 to the memory of Henry Bell, who built the Paddle Steamer Comet in 1812, the first commercial steam boat in Europe. Further info can be found on destinationhelensburgh.org/henry-bell

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27.9 km

Helensburgh Pier and Henry Bell Monument

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Helensburgh Pier extends 804 feet (245 m) from the coast and affords lovely views over the Upper Firth of Clyde and the town itself. The pier, which was built in …

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27.9 km

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

Highlight • Cycleway

The John Muir Way stretches for 134 miles or 215 km between Helensburgh on the west coast through Scotland's heartland to Dunbar in the east. You'll find ample information on (the photo of) an information board, attached to this highlight.

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28.1 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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28.2 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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28.5 km

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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29.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

9.72 km

6.39 km

691 m

416 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

2.52 km

347 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

13°C

6°C

21 %

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Henry Bell Monument – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh Upper

View of Loch Lomond from Kidston Park

Clyde Sea Lochs Trail Sign, Helensburgh

Henry Bell Monument

Helensburgh Pier and Henry Bell Monument

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

Colquhoun Square

Helensburgh Outdoor Museum – John Muir Plinth

Helensburgh Central Station

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