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The Hill House – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh Central

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The Hill House – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh Central

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The Hill House – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh Central

01:20

12.6km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.98 km for 276 m

After 8.91 km for 276 m

After 12.0 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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60 m

Helensburgh Central Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Be it from Edinburgh, Glasgow or one of the other 33 stations on the way to Helensburgh Central, you can take your bike on the train if you want to …

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1.64 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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1.76 km

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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1.87 km

Woodland Trail

Highlight • Trail

2.30 km

Blackhill Plantation

Forest

12.0 km

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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12.1 km

Helensburgh Outdoor Museum – John Muir Plinth

Highlight • Structure

"Helensburgh’s Outdoor Museum is an awarding winning museum situated in the centre of Helensburgh in Colquohoun Square. It is an accessible museum that explores, celebrates and displays the rich and …

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12.3 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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12.3 km

Helensburgh Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

A fantastic shop with really great accessories and run by a wonderful owner.

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12.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

3.11 km

2.31 km

621 m

460 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.20 km

2.49 km

1.58 km

315 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

18°C

8°C

79 %

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The Hill House – Colquhoun Square loop from Helensburgh Central

Helensburgh Central Station

The Hill House

The Hill House

Woodland Trail

Colquhoun Square

Helensburgh Outdoor Museum – John Muir Plinth

Helensburgh Pier

Helensburgh Cycles

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