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The Hill House – The Hill House loop from Helensburgh Upper

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The Hill House – The Hill House loop from Helensburgh Upper

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The Hill House – The Hill House loop from Helensburgh Upper

01:50

17.1km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.02 km for 276 m

After 14.8 km for 276 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

683 m

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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2

807 m

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

921 m

Woodland Trail

Highlight • Trail

1.35 km

Blackhill Plantation

Forest

5

11.3 km

Forest Trail Climb

Highlight • Climb

Steep sustained climb, just under 1 mile long, 10.6% gradient

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B

17.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

4.25 km

1.14 km

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

2.89 km

2.01 km

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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