Helensburgh Pier – Henry Bell Monument loop from Arden

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Helensburgh Pier – Henry Bell Monument loop from Arden

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Helensburgh Pier – Henry Bell Monument loop from Arden

01:18

20.4km

240m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.5 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.93 km

Helensburgh Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

A fantastic shop with really great accessories and run by a wonderful owner.

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9.96 km

Helensburgh Pier

Highlight • Structure

Jetting out nearly 820 feet (250 m) into the water, the wide pier at Helensburgh makes for a great (if not a little exposed) walk or ride with magnificent views. …

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10.1 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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10.1 km

Helensburgh Pier and Henry Bell Monument

Highlight • Monument

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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10.2 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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10.3 km

It's a Path, Not a Destination Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

10.5 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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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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