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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.

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 https://destinationhelensburgh.org/henry-bell/

Speedy gravel downhill from here

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.

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.

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

Good wee coffee stop.

Crossing from east to west side of stream, GPX track doesn't line up with Komoot map, not sure which is right. Clear track deteriorates, follow unpromising path for about 100m going straight ahead down to ford. After ford, follow path right ish from 20m then go left when you reach the track (South-ish) rather than follow our slight navigation error right (North-ish). Only about 120m of walking and so far (twice) the ford was crossed with dry feet.