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Glen Fruin Road – View of Glen Fruin Road loop from Helensburgh Central

Glen Fruin Road – View of Glen Fruin Road loop from Helensburgh Central

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Glen Fruin Road – View of Glen Fruin Road loop from Helensburgh Central

01:25

20.8km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 255 m for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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419 m

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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546 m

Henry Bell Monument

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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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4.64 km

Three Lochs Way: Helensburgh Segment

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Great quality fast gravel track that forms part of the Three Lochs Way.

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11.2 km

Glen Fruin Road

Highlight • Trail

Heading west someone has put a sign up at start of Glen Fruin dingle track road stating PRIVATE ROAD, DEAD END. Its not so just ignore it.

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14.0 km

View of Glen Fruin Road

Highlight • Trail

Heading west someone has put a sign up at start of single track Glen Fruin Road stating PRIVATE ROAD DEAD END. Its not, so just ignore it.

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18.5 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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20.5 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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20.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

6.48 km

3.53 km

2.35 km

1.61 km

123 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

7.79 km

2.06 km

631 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Glen Fruin Road – View of Glen Fruin Road loop from Helensburgh Central

Colquhoun Square

Start of the John Muir Way, Helensburgh

Henry Bell Monument

Three Lochs Way: Helensburgh Segment

Glen Fruin Road

View of Glen Fruin Road

The Hill House

Helensburgh Pier

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