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Glen Fruin Road – View of Garelochhead loop from Garelochhead

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Glen Fruin Road – View of Garelochhead loop from Garelochhead

Hard

4.5

(2)

57

riders

Glen Fruin Road – View of Garelochhead loop from Garelochhead

02:51

43.9km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1.21 km

Greenfield Wood

Forest

2

4.83 km

Glen Fruin Road

Highlight • Climb

The secret to enjoying the fabulous views from the top of Glen Fruin is to pace yourself up the climb. The lower slopes are forgiving, however there is a wee …

Tip by

3

27.6 km

Woodland Trail

Highlight • Trail

4

30.9 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.

Tip by

5

31.0 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 …

Tip by

6

31.0 km

It's a Path, Not a Destination Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

7

31.0 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

Tip by

8

42.8 km

Perch Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely friendly cafe to refuel and have a wee rest. Great coffee, good food and cake.

Tip by

9

43.2 km

View of Garelochhead

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

13.8 km

7.35 km

2.49 km

848 m

374 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

4.48 km

1.69 km

952 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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