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The Hill House – View of Loch Lomond loop from Helensburgh Central

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The Hill House – View of Loch Lomond loop from Helensburgh Central

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4.0

(1)

58

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The Hill House – View of Loch Lomond loop from Helensburgh Central

01:52

16.2km

380m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

267 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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2

2.02 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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3

7.18 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

This track boasts some fantastic views overlooking Loch Lomond.

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4

7.43 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

8.30 km

Gouk Hill Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Two small ponds about 650 feet (200 m) from the top of the hill. Probably not suitable for swimming but a nice stop on the way up the hill.

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6

8.56 km

Gouk Hill Path Hike-a-Bike Section

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

June 24 - badly affected by fallen trees. A path of sorts has been formed to the left facing uphill (E>W) however it is very steep with a loaded bike. …

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7

11.2 km

View of the Firth of Clyde

Highlight • Lake

Nice climb up stoneymalloan hill.

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8

11.5 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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B

16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.15 km

3.17 km

2.48 km

1.27 km

632 m

467 m

107 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

4.19 km

2.92 km

1.90 km

431 m

419 m

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Monday 19 October

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8°C

95 %

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