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Rhu And Shandon

View of Loch Lomond – Balloch Marina loop from Rhu

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
West Scotland
Rhu And Shandon

View of Loch Lomond – Balloch Marina loop from Rhu

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

riders

View of Loch Lomond – Balloch Marina loop from Rhu

02:48

31.9km

700m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.6 km for 4 m

After 14.6 km for 24 m

After 17.2 km for 24 m

After 17.3 km for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.51 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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2

10.6 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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3

12.7 km

4

13.4 km

Stony Descent

Highlight • Trail

Fast, bumpy descent with some scope to get some real speed! Take care.

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5

15.8 km

Balloch Marina

Highlight • Structure

Balloch is known as the gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. It's well-connected to Glasgow by train, making it a popular destination for a day trip. …

Tip by

6

22.5 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

This track boasts some fantastic views overlooking Loch Lomond.

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7

27.6 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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8

28.1 km

Speedy gravel downhill from here

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30.2 km

Duchess Wood

Nature Reserve

B

31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

8.39 km

4.37 km

2.49 km

1.30 km

267 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

9.32 km

6.26 km

2.16 km

867 m

447 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 19 October

11°C

8°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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